A calm spot in a lively city
This apartment on Jacob Catsstraat 85 sits in the Schildersbuurt-Noord neighbourhood of Den Haag, a part of the city with plenty going on. The home is on the second floor of a building from 1980, and the agent describes the setting as a quiet road in the centre, close to public transport. With an asking price of €329,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €399,912. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,860, while this home is listed at €4,329 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/), this one sits at the lower end of the range.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 76 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 square metres. There is a balcony, and the property comes with roof insulation and double glazing, plus a central heating boiler. The home is on a leasehold (erfpacht) basis. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient, so energy costs should be manageable but not minimal.
Life in Schildersbuurt-Noord
Residents of the wider Schildersbuurt district give their area an average score of 6.88 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "very pleasant" but notes that "all sorts of things happen here," while another mentions the traffic as a downside. A third resident says the neighbourhood has "always been nice" but points out there is little greenery apart from a couple of small parks. The district is home to around 9,665 people, with a mix of ages and household types. If you are curious about the wider picture, [the Schildersbuurt-Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/schildersbuurt-noord-s-gravenhage/) has its own page with more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and an Aldi a couple of streets away. A pharmacy is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. For schools, there are several primary and secondary options within a short distance. Public transport is well covered: the Om en Bij tram stop with line 6 is just around the corner, and the Jacob Catsstraat stop with lines 9 and 12 is a five-minute walk. Den Haag HS train station is a ten-minute walk, and the HMC Westeinde hospital is also within walking distance. All of this sits within [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €285,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €189,000 to €285,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, though the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Jacob Catsstraat 85, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €329,000 is 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €399,912. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,860, while this home is listed at €4,329 per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 76 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €285,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €189,000 to €285,000.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 40 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 21 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 638 metres away. A Jumbo is at 701 metres, an Aldi at 713 metres, and a SPAR express at 719 metres. There is also another Jumbo at 727 metres. All are within a short walk.
What public transport options are available?
The Om en Bij tram stop with line 6 is about 260 metres away. The Jacob Catsstraat stop with lines 9 and 12 is at 503 metres, and the Vaillantlaan stop with line 6 is at 562 metres. Den Haag HS train station is 780 metres away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation and double glazing, which can help keep energy use down.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider Schildersbuurt district give their area an average score of 6.88 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it "very pleasant" but notes that "all sorts of things happen here." Another mentions traffic as a downside, and a third says there is little greenery apart from a couple of small parks.
