A high-rise flat in the heart of The Hague
This apartment sits on the eighth floor of a gallery flat on Gedempte Sloot, in the Kortenbos neighbourhood of Den Haag. The area is lively and central, with a bustling shopping street just around the corner, as residents of the district describe it. The asking price of €425,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €493,073. For context, apartments in Den Haag are listed at an average of €5,229 per square metre.
The home itself
Built in 1971, this flat offers four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 103 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly fee of €394.47. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Kortenbos
Kortenbos is a compact, central neighbourhood with a mix of old and new housing, and a large share of single-person households. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner." Another notes: "Very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike." The same resident adds that streets can feel busy at weekends and sometimes unsafe at night. The Kortenbos neighbourhood has about 7,850 inhabitants, and 62% of households are single-person.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is a couple of streets away, and another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza are within a five-minute walk. A pharmacy is just around the corner, and a GP practice is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, tram line 17 stops at Torenstraat, a couple of streets away, and bus line 456 stops at HMC Westeinde, also a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Den Haag HS, is about 1.7 kilometres from the home, within the municipality of Den Haag.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €360,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €260,000 to €360,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, with a low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lindenburg Makelaardij.
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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 Sloot 186, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 18% above the WOZ value of €360,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €493,073.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The living area is 103 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It is located on the eighth floor of a gallery flat, with double glazing and block heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home does have double glazing, according to the agent, but the label itself does not tell you about the insulation of the walls or roof.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the flood risk is low now and in 2050.
What are the nearest amenities?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 427 metres away, and another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza are within 500 metres. A pharmacy is 231 metres away, and a GP practice is about 1.7 kilometres from the home. There are also several schools within a few kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 17 stops at Torenstraat, about 360 metres away, and at Elandstraat, about 423 metres away. Bus line 456 stops at HMC Westeinde, also about 423 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag HS, about 1.7 kilometres from the home.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Kortenbos is a central neighbourhood in Den Haag with about 7,850 inhabitants. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner, while another mentions it is very centrally located and easily accessible by public transport or bike.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 38%, from €260,000 to €360,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2020 and 2021, when it went from €260,000 to €310,000.
