De Genestetlaan 85
Laakkwartier-West · 2522 LC 's-Gravenhage
A classic apartment on De Genestetlaan
This apartment on De Genestetlaan sits in a pre-war street with a lively, urban feel. At 80 m² it offered a comfortable floor plan, and the C energy label meant heating costs were moderate. The last known asking price of €359,000 was 16% above the neighbourhood average of €310,628, so it was on the high side compared to other apartments in Den Haag. This home has not been online since 2 September 2026.
Laakkwartier-West: a dense, diverse neighbourhood
Laakkwartier-West is a densely built area with a mix of pre-war housing and modern flats. Most homes date from before 1945, and the neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households. With an address density of 5,455 per km², it's very urban. The area has a strong multicultural character, with many shops and eateries along the main streets. For more context, see the Laakkwartier-West neighbourhood.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk away, including Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer and De Parachute. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Den Haag, which manages local parks and facilities.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Rehof Makelaars.
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About De Genestetlaan 85, 'S-Gravenhage
Was €359,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 16% above the neighbourhood average of €310,628. However, this apartment is 80 m², which is exactly the average size for homes sold in Laakkwartier-West. The average price per m² in the area was €4,001, so this home worked out at about €4,488 per m². That's above the local average, but the property is in a pre-war building with a C energy label, which may justify some premium.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Laakkwartier-West is a very urban neighbourhood with a high address density. Most homes were built before 1945, and the area has a diverse population with many single-person households. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a lively, multicultural feel, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Den Haag or further afield.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are two Albert Heijn supermarkets within 600 metres, one at 585 m and another at 599 m. An Aldi is 750 m away, and a larger Albert Heijn is 899 m from the home. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is about 1 km away.
What schools are in the area?
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer (2.2 km), De Parachute (2.2 km), and KC de Telescoop (2.2 km). For secondary education, Sint-Maartenscollege is about 2.9 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, 42.5% of homes have label C, so it's typical for the area.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time, 43 homes were for sale in Laakkwartier-West, with prices ranging from €199,500 to €475,000. The median asking price was €295,000. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 58 days.
