A classic apartment in a leafy corner of The Hague
This apartment sits on the Kanaalweg in the Van Stolkpark en Scheveningse Bosjes neighbourhood, a quiet, green pocket of The Hague. The area is home to around 800 residents, many of whom live alone, and the streets are lined with pre-war buildings. At €345,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €2,447,143, and it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale here. For context, [apartments in Den Haag](</koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/>) vary widely in price, but this one sits at the lower end.
Inside the home
Built in 1906, this portiekwoning (an apartment with an open porch) is on the second floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home has a balcony and free views, and it is fully owned. According to the agent, the insulation consists of roof insulation and partial double glazing, and there is a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €25 per month.
Life in Van Stolkpark en Scheveningse Bosjes
Residents across the municipality of Den Haag give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on 206 reviews. One resident describes a "fijne en rustige buurt waar ik mij veilig voel", noting that the area is clean and people are friendly. Another mentions that it is a "rustige buurt met al de voorzieningen op loop afstand", though they add that the neighbourhood is "wel achteruit" with litter near underground containers and frequent parking violations. A third resident, writing in English, calls it a "fantastic neighbourhood with many facilities within walking distance", close to the sea, the city centre and shops, with a good community spirit. The neighbourhood itself has around 795 inhabitants, and most homes were built before 1945. [The neighbourhood](</buurt/van-stolkpark-en-scheveningse-bosjes/>) is one of the greener parts of the city, with the Scheveningse Bosjes woods nearby.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and an Aldi a ten-minute walk. For healthcare, the Service Apotheek Scheveningen pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is MediCor Gezondheidszorg at the Rijswijkseplein, a bit further out. Public transport is well served: bus line 21 stops at Rusthoekstraat on your doorstep and at Haringkade just around the corner, while tram line 1 runs from Frankenslag a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Den Haag Centraal, about 3.6 km from the home. [The municipality of Den Haag](</gemeente/s-gravenhage/>) offers a wide range of schools and facilities within reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €330,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €235,000 to €330,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, according to 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and the climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including BVL Makelaars and their listing on Funda.
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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 Kanaalweg 85, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €345,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €330,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 40%, from €235,000 in 2020 to €330,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the value has developed, but the asking price is set by the seller.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a portiekwoning on the second floor, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home has a balcony and free views. It is fully owned, and the homeowners' association fee is €25 per month. The property was built in 1906.
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 higher energy costs compared with homes with a better label. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, and there is a central heating boiler. The energy label is based on the building's characteristics and does not directly reflect the condition of the installations.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in 1906, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that foundation issues are possible, but it does not confirm any problems with this property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. This is above the Dutch noise standard of 50 dB Lden. The figure is an area-level indication from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not a measurement taken at the property itself. It gives an idea of the ambient noise from traffic in the vicinity, but actual noise can vary depending on the exact position and the building's construction.
What is the risk of flooding or heat stress at this address?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, while the current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and this remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to stay medium in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home. They describe the general situation in the surrounding area.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 470 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is about 650 metres away, and an Aldi is about 840 metres away. There are also two more Albert Heijn stores within about 1.1 km. This means you have several options for groceries within a short walk or bike ride.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 21 stops at Rusthoekstraat, about 170 metres away, and at Haringkade, about 180 metres away. Tram line 1 runs from Frankenslag, about 425 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag Centraal, about 3.6 km from the home. These stops provide connections within the city and beyond, though specific destinations and frequencies are not listed.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary schools are De Parachute, about 5.2 km away, and Bloemcampschool, about 5.5 km away. For secondary education, Corbulo Tech & Design College is about 5.8 km away, and Sint-Maartenscollege is about 5.9 km away. These distances are relatively far, so you may need to travel a bit for school runs. The neighbourhood itself has a primary school within 0.8 km according to CBS data.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,929, based on the agent's listed living area of 70 m². This is 31% below the neighbourhood average asking price per m² of €7,123. The neighbourhood average is based on the seven homes currently for sale, which include much larger properties. This apartment is the cheapest of those seven, with an asking price of €345,000.
