A classic terraced house in Alphen aan den Rijn
This 1955 terraced house on Van Lennepstraat sits in the Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood, part of the Lage Zijde district in Alphen aan den Rijn. It is a classic family home with a front and back garden, and the asking price is €445,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area, comes to €4,734. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Alphen aan den Rijn is €689,639, and the average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,728.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 94 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot measures 152 m² in both sources. The home has a back garden of 62 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. It is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and the agent notes there is no insulation. The energy label is C.
The Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood
Residents of the Lage Zijde district, where this neighbourhood sits, give their area an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." Another mentions the city centre close by, clean pavements, and the Rijnstroompark for walks or children's play. A third resident highlights lots of play space for children, a primary school around the corner, and the city centre within walking distance. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,970 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Basisschool de Rank is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP, Bospark Huisartsen, Praktijk Vletter, is a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Allart, is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop De Aarhof is a couple of streets away, served by lines 1, 2 and 722, and the train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn offers further amenities and connections, as described on the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 55 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home's construction year and clay soil, with a note that groundwater levels are expected to drop towards 2050. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated and medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Woon4you Makelaars & Taxateurs on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Van Lennepstraat 59, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price for this terraced house on Van Lennepstraat is €445,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 94 m², is €4,734. For comparison, the average asking price for homes in the Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood is €689,639, and the average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,728.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 94 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot measures 152 m². There is a back garden of 62 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, and a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent notes that the home has no insulation, which may affect heating expenses. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. This is based on the home being built in 1955 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The data also notes that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 19 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public sources and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just around the corner at about 268 metres. Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away at 522 metres, and Ekoplaza is at 589 metres. There are also SPAR express at 679 metres and Aldi at 1.3 kilometres. In total, there are 16 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this home.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de Rank is on your doorstep at 143 metres, a primary school with 442 pupils. Rijnstroom College Westerpark - iHub onderwijs, a secondary special education school, is a couple of streets away at 546 metres. De Bonifacius primary school is at 724 metres, and Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Windroos is at 748 metres. There are 45 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alphen a/d Rijn, De Aarhof, just around the corner at 238 metres, served by lines 1, 2 and 722. Thorbeckestraat stop is at 325 metres with lines 101 and 147, and Lijsterlaan stop is at 343 metres with lines 2 and 722. The train station Alphen a/d Rijn is a ten-minute walk at 938 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Lage Zijde district, where this neighbourhood is located, give their area an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I grew up there and have always been satisfied. I would never want to leave and have little to complain about." Another mentions the city centre close by and the Rijnstroompark for walks. A third highlights play space for children and a primary school around the corner.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Van Boetzelaerstraat neighbourhood has around 2,970 inhabitants. The age distribution includes 15% under 15, 11% aged 15 to 25, 26% aged 25 to 45, 29% aged 45 to 65, and 19% aged 65 or older. Households consist of 36% single-person, 35% with children, and 29% without children. The average household size is 2.1 people.
