A 1941 apartment in Laakkwartier-West
This apartment on Jan Wapstraat 19D sits in Laakkwartier-West, a neighbourhood in Den Haag where the streets have a lived-in, everyday feel. Built in 1941, the home is part of the pre-war housing stock that dominates this part of the city. The asking price is €299,500. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Haag sits at €308,037, while the median here is €299,750.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the second storey. The living area is listed at 57 m², though the BAG registration records 55 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and there is a roof terrace. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €30.
Life in Laakkwartier-West
Residents of the wider district, which includes Laakkwartier-West, give their area an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on 14 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, so you can easily buy a döner and do your shopping at Albert Heijn." A third resident, describing the Noordpolderbuurt, adds: "I experience the Noordpolderbuurt 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.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and an Aldi a ten-minute walk. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Laakkwartier, is on your doorstep, while the nearest GP practice, MediCor Gezondheidszorg at Rijswijkseplein, is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Jonckbloetplein stop is just around the corner, served by bus line 827 and tram lines 16, 17, 22, 29, N4 and 22A. Den Haag Moerwijk station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Den Haag offers a full range of amenities, as you would expect from a city of this size.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €191,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 57% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €149,000 to €191,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level climate data shows a medium risk of pluvial flooding and heat stress, with a low risk of flooding 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 Agterberg Makelaardij and listings on Funda and 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Jan Wapstraat 19D, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €299,500 is 57% above the WOZ value of €191,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The average asking price for apartments in Den Haag is €308,037, and the median in this neighbourhood is €299,750.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the second storey. The living area is listed at 57 m², while the BAG registration records 55 m². There is a roof terrace, and the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home does have double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the label itself reflects the overall energy performance of the property.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1941, and 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 23 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data and describe the area around the address, not the soundproofing of the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 519 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 636 metres, and an Aldi is at 931 metres. There is also an Ekoplaza at 991 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary schools are Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer at 2.2 km, KC de Telescoop at 2.2 km, and De Parachute at 2.3 km. For secondary education, Gymnasium Novum is at 2.9 km. These distances mean a short bike ride or bus trip for school runs.
How is the public transport from this home?
The Jonckbloetplein stop is just 132 metres away, served by bus line 827 and tram lines 16, 17, 22, 29, N4 and 22A. Another stop, Jan van Beersstraat, is at 284 metres with buses 22, 29 and 22A. Den Haag Moerwijk train station is 914 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district, which includes Laakkwartier-West, rate their area 7.91 out of 10 on average, based on 14 reviews. One resident mentions the convenience of the station and the diversity of the community, while another notes the area is active but not unsafe. A third resident, describing the Noordpolderbuurt, calls it quiet and close-knit.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 28%, from €149,000 to €191,000. The value peaked at €205,000 in 2024 before dropping to €191,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in the area.
