Batjanstraat 23
Archipelbuurt, Den Haag
AreaA classic apartment in the Archipelbuurt
This apartment sits in the Archipelbuurt, a stately part of Den Haag where the streets have a distinctly historic feel. The building dates from 1890, so you are buying a piece of the city's past, and the home is on the second floor. The asking price of €485,000 is in line with the market, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Den Haag.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m². It has a central heating boiler, and the energy label is C. The home is offered via multiple channels, including De Haagsche Makelaar.
Life in the Archipelbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My experience with the neighbourhood is good, everyone looks out for each other and helps where needed, and that's nice to have." Another, who has lived there for 40 years, notes that staying that long "says a lot about the living pleasure and affordable housing." A third resident, in the same complex since 1983, calls it "cosy and accessible," adding that there is a lot to do and that it is easily reached by public transport, bike and car. The neighbourhood counts around 6,260 inhabitants, and the neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or over.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. The nearest GP is a ten-minute walk away, and HMC Bronovo hospital is a couple of streets further. Tram line 9 stops at Riouwstraat, just around the corner, and bus lines 22 and 22B stop at Bankaplein, also close by. Den Haag Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Den Haag offers plenty beyond the immediate area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was set at €400,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 21% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €279,000 to €400,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Haagsche Makelaar.
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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 Batjanstraat 23, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €400,000. The asking price of €485,000 is 21% above that figure. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the difference is a fact about the two figures rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m². It has a central heating boiler and an energy label of C.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €279,000 to €400,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is a historical record from the municipality, not a prediction of future value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1890, and the area is flagged as a KCAF attention zone because all properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 17 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at about 200 metres. Further afield, another Albert Heijn is at about 1.1 km, and a SPAR express at about 1.2 km. In total there are 72 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily groceries are never far away.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about 3.5 km away, and the nearest secondary schools, including Corbulo Tech & Design College and Sint-Maartenscollege, are around 4.1 to 4.2 km. The CBS distance figures for the neighbourhood list primary education at 0.6 km and secondary education at 1.2 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 9 stops at Riouwstraat, about 190 metres away, and bus lines 22 and 22B stop at Bankaplein and Kerkhoflaan, both within 300 metres. Den Haag Centraal station is about 1.9 km away, a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is easily accessible by public transport, according to a resident.
What do residents say about living in the Archipelbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88, based on three reviews. One resident says everyone looks out for each other, another who has lived there for 40 years mentions the living pleasure and affordable housing, and a third, in the same complex since 1983, calls it cosy and accessible with a lot to do.
