A bright apartment by the water
This apartment on the sixth floor of a 2002 building sits right by the water in Lage Veld, a residential pocket of Den Haag's Wateringse Veld district. The setting is calm, with open views and a sunny terrace facing south. At €639,500, the asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, there are currently 11 apartments for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €562,182. If you're weighing options, it's worth comparing with other [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/).
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 119 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 116 m². The home comes with a sunny terrace of 59 m² facing south, plus a parking space. It is fully insulated with double glazing, heated by a central heating boiler, and the ownership is perpetual ground lease, already bought off. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €257.16.
Life in Lage Veld
Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 7.4, based on seven reviews. One resident, who has lived here for over eight years, says: "Cosy neighbourhood with many cultures... never had bad neighbours and always enjoyed living here." Another, with 17 years here, calls it "a nice neighbourhood, lots of playgrounds, shops nearby, quite cosy." A third notes it's "not very green, but the shops are nearby and public transport is well organised." The district has around 4,255 inhabitants, and about 45% of households include children. For a closer look at the area, see [the Lage Veld neighbourhood]( /buurt/lage-veld-s-gravenhage/).
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, WSKO St. Jozefbasisschool, is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Essellanden, is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Lage Veld is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 37 stops on your doorstep, and tram line 16 is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Rijswijk, is about 2.6 km away. The municipality of Den Haag offers a wide range of services and connections, as you'd expect from [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €545,000. The asking price is 17% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 36%, from €400,000 in 2020 to €545,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, area-level data indicate low foundation risk, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Noise from road traffic is measured at 63 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium, expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Borgdorff Makelaars Wateringen.
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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 Athenesingel 55, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €639,500 is 17% above the WOZ value of €545,000, which was set by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the official valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price difference is a factual comparison, and whether it's justified depends on the home's condition and the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 119 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 116 m². There's a sunny terrace of 59 m² facing south, and a parking space is included. The home is fully insulated with double glazing and has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated with double glazing, which supports energy efficiency. However, the label itself doesn't guarantee specific monthly costs, as those depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the ground lease situation?
The ownership is described as 'Gemeentelijke erfpacht (Eeuwigdurend afgekocht)', which means it's a municipal ground lease that has been perpetually bought off. This means there's no ongoing ground rent to pay, as the lease has been settled in full. This is a common arrangement in Den Haag and can be a factor in the property's value.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association (VvE) fee is €257.16. This fee typically covers shared costs such as building insurance, maintenance of common areas, and sometimes a reserve fund for future repairs. The exact coverage depends on the VvE's budget and regulations, which you can review before purchase.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
Area-level data indicate a low foundation risk for this address. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is rated as low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. For a precise assessment, a structural survey would be needed, but that's not something we can advise on.
How noisy is the location?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is measured at 63 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 26 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and indicate the general noise environment, not the soundproofing of this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is a Lidl, about 488 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 531 metres away. For schools, WSKO St. Jozefbasisschool is about 621 metres away, and OBS De Kyckert is about 1.1 km away. These distances are approximate and based on the nearest options in the area.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus line 37 stops at 'Den Haag, Lage Veld', about 114 metres away. Tram line 16 stops at 'Lage Veld', about 178 metres away, and also at 'Oosteinde', about 357 metres away. The nearest train station is Rijswijk, about 2.6 km away. These options provide connections within the city and beyond, though specific destinations and frequencies are not listed.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.4 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood with many cultures... never had bad neighbours and always enjoyed living here." Another notes it's "not very green, but the shops are nearby and public transport is well organised." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
