A grand townhouse on the Koningin Emmakade
This stately herenhuis from 1893 sits on the Koningin Emmakade in the Sweelinckplein e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Duinoord district in Den Haag. With its classic facade and generous proportions, it is a striking presence on the street. The asking price of €1,295,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €931,327 for apartments in Den Haag, sitting roughly 39% above that figure.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home spans four floors with ten rooms, eight bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a volume of 1,384 m³. The living area is listed at 333 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 221 m². There is a rear garden and a roof terrace, and the property is in full ownership. The agent notes roof insulation and partial double glazing, and the home is heated by a c.v.-ketel. The energy label is F, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life around Sweelinckplein
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.04, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Lovely place to live. Close to the sea, city centre and shops. Wide choice of schools. Good community spirit. Street parties etc." Another describes it as "very accessible by public transport and other modes of transport", with "small streets where you can play outside" and "enough shops in the neighbourhood that you have all your amenities close by". A third resident is less positive, saying "I hate it here, please get me out." The neighbourhood counts around 5,970 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person households. This is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 6,623 per km². For more context, see the Sweelinckplein e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Coop just around the corner and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about a ten-minute walk, and there are several other schools within reach. The pharmacy Apotheek Archimedes is just around the corner, and the GP practice MediCor Gezondheidszorg is a short drive away. Tram line 17 stops at Obrechtstraat on your doorstep, bus line N3 at Waldeck Pyrmontkade just around the corner, and tram line 3 at Van Speijkstraat a couple of streets away. Den Haag Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Den Haag.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is currently medium and elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Expat & Real Estate and Claassen & Partners Verkoopmakelaars. The listing has been active since 19 January 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
About Koningin Emmakade 157, 'S-Gravenhage
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €1,295,000. This is about 39% above the average asking price of €931,327 for homes in the Sweelinckplein e.o. neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 333 m², is €3,889.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has ten rooms, eight bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over four floors. The total volume is 1,384 m³. There is also a rear garden and a roof terrace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address risk data, which is an area-level indication, shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 24 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 18 dB Lden, both below their respective standards.
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 1893, and the area is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at about 224 metres, with a Coop at 467 metres and another Albert Heijn at 664 metres. Several more supermarkets are within a short distance, giving plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is De Parachute, at about 4 km away. Other options include the Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer and secondary schools such as Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum, all within roughly 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 17 stops at Obrechtstraat, just 32 metres away. Bus line N3 stops at Waldeck Pyrmontkade at 79 metres, and tram line 3 stops at Van Speijkstraat at 145 metres. Den Haag Centraal train station is about 2.6 km away.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents give the Sweelinckplein e.o. neighbourhood an average score of 7.04, based on three reviews. One resident praises the location close to the sea, city centre and shops, while another mentions good public transport and safe play areas for children. A third resident expresses strong dissatisfaction.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The area-level risk data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is low, and the current flood risk is also low. The flood risk for 2050 is projected to remain low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area at 333 m², which is about 116% larger than the neighbourhood average of 154 m². The BAG registration records a smaller living area of 221 m². The price per square metre is €3,889 based on the agent's figure.
