A calm spot on the edge of the Haagse Bos
This apartment on the Boslaan sits right where the city meets the trees, with the Haagse Bos literally on your doorstep. The setting is described by the agent as being at the edge of the forest, next to a park, along a quiet road and by the water, with a sheltered position and an open view. It is a peaceful place to come home to, yet the centre of The Hague is not far away. The asking price is €340,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Haag sits well above this figure.
A two-room apartment on the third floor
Built in 1979, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the third storey. The living area is listed as 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and there is a balcony. A parking space in the underground garage is included, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €269.02.
Living in Haagse Bos
The Haagse Bos is a small, quiet neighbourhood with just under 500 residents, and it feels like a village within the city. Residents across the municipality of Den Haag give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on 206 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a nice and quiet neighbourhood where I feel safe. The neighbourhood is clean and the people are generally friendly and helpful." Another adds: "Lovely place to live. Close to the sea, city centre and shops. Wide choice of schools. Good community spirit." The neighbourhood itself has a high share of single-person households, at 67 percent, and a large proportion of residents aged 65 and over. For more on the area, see the municipality of Den Haag.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, there are several Albert Heijn supermarkets just around the corner, the nearest, and a SPAR a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is a ten-minute walk, while secondary schools such as Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum are within walking distance. The pharmacy Apotheek Theresia is just around the corner, and the GP practice MediCor Gezondheidszorg is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Boslaan are on your doorstep, with lines 43 and 44, and Den Haag Centraal station is a five-minute walk away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €335,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1 percent above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37 percent, from €245,000 to €335,000. As for the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and for climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via multiple channels
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Janson Makelaardij B.V. and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Boslaan 161, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €340,000 is 1 percent above the WOZ value of €335,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 59 m², is €5,763.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the third storey. The living area is 59 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². There is a balcony, and a parking space in the underground garage is included.
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 home has double glazing, which helps with insulation, and it is heated by block heating. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €269.02. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas, the building's insurance, and sometimes certain utilities.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 49 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from public sources. This is an indication for the wider area, not an inspection of this specific home. It suggests that foundation issues are less likely here than in areas with a higher risk indication.
How far is the nearest supermarket and school?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at about 350 metres, which is just around the corner. There are several other Albert Heijn stores within a few hundred metres, and a SPAR at about 550 metres. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about 1.7 km away, which is a ten-minute walk or a short cycle.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Den Haag, Boslaan, on your doorstep, served by lines 43 and 44. Another stop, Prins Clauslaan, is about 190 metres away with lines 385 and 685. Den Haag Centraal train station is about 490 metres away, a five-minute walk, offering national rail connections.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen from €245,000 in 2020 to €335,000 in 2025, an increase of 37 percent over that period. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area. The current WOZ value is €335,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Haagse Bos has about 490 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 67 percent. The largest age group is 65 and over, at 44 percent, while 30 percent are between 25 and 45. This makes it a relatively quiet neighbourhood, with fewer families with children, at 7 percent of households.
