A ground-floor apartment in Oud Scheveningen
This ground-floor apartment on Kompasstraat 79 sits in Oud Scheveningen, a part of Scheveningen that feels like a village of its own. With the sea and the boulevard just a short stroll away, the area has a relaxed, coastal rhythm. The asking price of €450,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €528,200. For context, apartments in Den Haag vary widely in price, so this one sits at the lower end of the range.
The home itself
Built in 1933, this benedenwoning (ground-floor apartment) spans one floor and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 83 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 81 m². The home has a northwest-facing back garden of 28 m², and the agent mentions floor insulation and a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly fee of €251.
A village feel within the city
Residents of the district of Scheveningen give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice working-class neighbourhood" with "lots of children", while another says it is "old and familiar" and values the harmony among neighbours. A third resident notes that tourism is big, but visitors are usually up for a chat, and mentions the cosy small shops just behind the tourist coast. The neighbourhood has about 2,925 inhabitants, and a large share of homes were built before 1945. The Oud Scheveningen neighbourhood is known for its historic character and tight-knit community.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you have Albert Heijn just around the corner, with Aldi and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek den Heijer, is also close by, and the GP practice is about a ten-minute walk. Tram line 11 stops at Vuurbaakstraat on your doorstep, and the Duinstraat stop offers bus and tram connections. The nearest train station, Den Haag Centraal, is about 4.4 km away. The municipality of Den Haag provides all the urban amenities you might need, from schools to hospitals.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €420,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 95%, from €215,000 to €420,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, and for heat stress it is medium, both for the current situation and for 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including B&F Makelaar.
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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 Kompasstraat 79, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €450,000 is 15% below the average asking price in Oud Scheveningen, which is €528,200. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 83 m², is €5,422, which is also below the neighbourhood average of €6,330 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over one floor, with a volume of 320 m³. The home has a back garden of 28 m² facing northwest. The agent lists the living area as 83 m², while the BAG registration records 81 m².
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €420,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 95%, from €215,000 in 2020 to €420,000 in 2025. This reflects the strong price growth in the area during that period.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970 (in 1933) and that 90% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, making it a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 368 metres, with Aldi at 404 metres and Hoogvliet at 529 metres. For schools, the nearest primary school is De Parachute, about 6 km away, and the nearest secondary school is Corbulo Tech & Design College, about 6.7 km away. The nearest GP practice is about 5 km away, and the pharmacy is just 319 metres from the home.
What is public transport like from this address?
Tram line 11 stops at Vuurbaakstraat, just 80 metres from the home. The Strandweg stop, also served by tram line 11, is 297 metres away, and the Duinstraat stop, with tram line 11 and bus lines 22 and 22B, is 323 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag Centraal, about 4.4 km from the home.
What do residents say about living in Scheveningen?
Residents of the district of Scheveningen give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice working-class neighbourhood" with "lots of children", while another says it is "old and familiar" and values the harmony among neighbours. A third resident notes that tourism is big, but visitors are usually up for a chat.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions that the home has floor insulation, which can help with heat retention. However, the label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, so it is best to consider the actual energy usage when budgeting.
