A central apartment with a lively backdrop
This apartment sits in the heart of The Hague, on the Gedempte Burgwal in the Zuidwal neighbourhood. It is a busy, central spot where the shopping streets are always buzzing, yet the home itself is on the fourth floor, giving it a bit of distance from the street life. The asking price of €349,500 is 30% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €499,140. That puts this apartment on the keen side compared with other homes for sale around here. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can compare with other [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/).
The home itself
Built in 1978, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 65 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 66 m². There is a balcony, and a parking space is included. The home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by block heating. You own the property outright, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €304.59. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels.
Life in Zuidwal
Zuidwal is a compact, central district where most homes were built before 1945, and the streets are lively, especially at weekends. Residents of the wider Centrum district give their living environment an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "buzzing" area with a quiet neighbourhood and a bustling shopping street around the corner. Another notes it is "very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike," though they add that the streets can feel unsafe at night. A third resident appreciates the "increasing greenery" and the many amenities. With only four reviews, this is a small sample, but it gives a flavour of what living here can be like. The neighbourhood has around 7,400 residents, and a large share of households are single-person homes. For more detail, have a look at [the Zuidwal neighbourhood]( /buurt/zuidwal-s-gravenhage/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Parachute is about a ten-minute walk, and the nearest GP practice is MediCor Gezondheidszorg at the Rijswijkseplein, roughly a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Medsen Apotheek Jan Hendrik, is just around the corner. Public transport is well within reach: tram stops Spui and Grote Markt are a couple of streets away, served by lines 2, 3, 4 and 6, and bus line 51 stops at Grote Markt as well. Den Haag HS train station is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this apartment is €330,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €202,000 to €330,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the area is a KCAF attention zone where 67% of properties were built before 1970. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Stokman Van Duren NVM makelaars-taxateurs.
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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 Gedempte Burgwal 10J, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €349,500, while the WOZ value is €330,000 as of 1 January 2025. That puts the asking price 6% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it has risen by 63% over the past five years, from €202,000 in 2020 to €330,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 65 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 66 m². There is a balcony, and a parking space is included. The home is on the fourth floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is one of the less efficient labels, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by block heating. The energy label is a general indication, not a detailed assessment of the home's insulation.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €304.59. This fee is paid to the association that manages the shared parts of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from KCAF. The area is noted as an attention zone because 67% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 20 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are based on public data and describe the area, not the soundproofing of this particular home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
The area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Jumbo is about 136 metres away, and there are two Albert Heijn stores at 155 and 172 metres. An Ekoplaza is at 298 metres, and a SPAR express is at 311 metres. All are within a short walk from the apartment.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Parachute, at about 2.2 km. There is also the Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer at about 2.9 km. For secondary education, Sint-Maartenscollege is at about 3 km, and Gymnasium Novum at about 3.1 km. These distances are as the crow flies.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stops are Spui and Grote Markt, both about 260-280 metres away, served by tram lines 2, 3, 4 and 6. Grote Markt also has bus line 51. Den Haag HS train station is about 893 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around the city.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €5,377, based on the agent's listed living area of 65 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,976. So this apartment is priced above the neighbourhood average per square metre, even though the total asking price is below the average.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Zuidwal has around 7,400 residents. A large share of households are single-person households, at 67%, and the average household size is 1.5 people. The age distribution is skewed towards younger adults, with 42% of residents between 25 and 45. This is a central, lively area with a mix of ages.
