Columbusstraat 253
Valkenboskwartier, Den Haag
AreaA grand apartment in Valkenboskwartier
This spacious apartment on Columbusstraat 253 sits in the Valkenboskwartier, a lively part of Den Haag where the streets hum with daily life. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side, sitting 47% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €440,959. With a living area of 126 m², it is 35% larger than the typical home in the area, which averages 93 m². For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,199, while this home comes in at €5,159 per m². If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Den Haag].
Inside the home
Built in 1906, this ground-floor apartment spans three floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The total volume comes to 481 m³. According to the agent, the living area is 126 m², while the BAG registration lists it as 124 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €150. There is a garden at the back, facing northwest, and the property sits on a quiet road within a residential area.
Life in Valkenboskwartier
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.75 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Very nice neighbourhood, near the centre and easily accessible." Another notes: "Quite noisy neighbourhood because you live next to a busy road, but otherwise always a very nice neighbourhood. You can live here in larger or smaller homes. It's tidy and you're quickly in the centre of The Hague or at the beach, for example. Lovely people around you." The area is home to around 11,640 people, with a mix of households. The neighbourhood has a very strong urban character, with an address density of 8,568 per km². For more on the area, see [the municipality of Den Haag].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn. The pharmacy Apotheek Horizon is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the Copernicusplein stop is on your doorstep, serving tram lines 12 and 21. The Fahrenheitstraat stop, with lines 3 and 12, is just around the corner. The nearest train station, Den Haag HS, is about 3.3 km away. Schools are a bit further out, with the nearest primary school, De Parachute,.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €605,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 7% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €425,000 to €605,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. Current flood risk is low, as is the 2050 projection, while heat stress is currently medium and projected to be elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Duynhage Makelaardij, 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Columbusstraat 253, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €605,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 42%, from €425,000 to €605,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment spans three floors and includes five rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The total volume is 481 m³. The agent lists the living area as 126 m², while the BAG registration states 124 m². There is a garden at the back facing northwest.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact monthly energy bills will depend on your usage and current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is not an inspection of the specific home. The property was built in 1906, and 100% of the buildings in this postcode area were constructed before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data from Atlas Leefomgeving, road traffic noise at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 23 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk for this address is low, and it is projected to remain low by 2050. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at 250 metres. A Jumbo is at 411 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 458 metres. There is also an Ekoplaza at 582 metres. For daily groceries, you have several options within a short walk.
What public transport options are available?
The Copernicusplein stop is on your doorstep at 90 metres, serving tram lines 12 and 21. The Fahrenheitstraat stop, with lines 3 and 12, is at 199 metres. The Valkenbosplein stop, serving lines 3, 21, and N3, is at 248 metres. The nearest train station is Den Haag HS, about 3.3 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Valkenboskwartier an average score of 7.75 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a very nice neighbourhood, near the centre and easily accessible. Another mentions it can be noisy due to a busy road but is otherwise tidy, with lovely people and quick access to the centre and the beach.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €650,000 is 47% above the neighbourhood average of €440,959. The living area of 126 m² is 35% larger than the neighbourhood average of 93 m². The price per m² is €5,159, slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,199 per m².
