A classic portiek flat in Laakkwartier-West
This 1930s portiek apartment sits on the second floor of a classic Hague walk-up, in the Laakkwartier-West neighbourhood of Den Haag. The asking price of €245,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €312,615. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,122, while this home comes in at €3,712 per m². If you are looking at [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
According to the agent, the flat has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 66 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It was built in 1930 and carries an energy label C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected. The property is located on the second living floor.
A neighbourhood with character
Residents of the district, which includes Laakkwartier-West, give it an average score of 7.91 based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "The access is great because of the closeness to the station. The architecture is a bit disorganised and sometimes it does get a bit dirty and unhygienic; the trash gets everywhere around the bins and is not picked up frequently enough." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is active but not unsafe; there are shops and amenities within walking distance." A third resident, from the Noordpolderbuurt, describes it as "a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood where you can really feel at home." The district is home to about 8,280 people, and half of all households are single-person households. For more on the area, see [the Laakkwartier-West neighbourhood]( /buurt/laakkwartier-west-s-gravenhage/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 43 metres away, and a PLUS is a ten-minute walk. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Laakkwartier, is just around the corner. For public transport, tram line 16 stops at Van Zeggelenlaan, a couple of streets away, and bus lines 22, 29 and 22A stop at Ledeganckplein. The nearest train station, Den Haag Moerwijk, is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Den Haag offers all the usual urban amenities within easy reach, as described on [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €219,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2024. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2019 and 2024, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €133,000 to €219,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise load from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wilburg Makelaars, Wilburg Makelaars on Pararius, and Wilburg Makelaars & Taxateurs on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Jan Wapstraat 170, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €245,000 is 22% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €312,615. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,122, while this home is listed at €3,712 per m². The price verdict is therefore 'keen' compared with the neighbourhood market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 66 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The home is located on the second living floor of a portiek building.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €219,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2024. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2019 and 2024, the WOZ value increased by 65%, from €133,000 to €219,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 23 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1930, and the area is a KCAF attention area, where 89% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 43 metres away, so on your doorstep. A PLUS supermarket is 815 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is at 1,149 metres. An Aldi and a Lidl are both around 1.2 to 1.3 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 16 stops at Van Zeggelenlaan, 152 metres away. Bus line 827 stops at Den Haag, Goeverneurplein, 177 metres away, and bus lines 22, 29 and 22A stop at Ledeganckplein, 298 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag Moerwijk, at 424 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district, which includes Laakkwartier-West, give it an average score of 7.91 based on fourteen reviews. One resident mentions the closeness to the station and a diverse community, while another notes it is active but not unsafe, with shops within walking distance. A third resident, from the Noordpolderbuurt, describes it as quiet and safe.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing according to the agent, which helps with insulation, but the label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the building.
