A ground-floor apartment in the heart of The Hague
This apartment on Korte Vleerstraat 50 sits in Kortenbos, a lively part of the city centre where the streets buzz with shoppers and the tram hums by. It is a ground-floor home with a garden, something of a rarity in this part of town. The asking price of €375,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 27% below the average asking price of €512,813. For context, apartments in Den Haag typically sell at a range of prices, and this one is positioned at the lower end.
The home itself
Built in 1984, this apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 75 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. It is located on the ground floor with a rear garden of 41 m², accessible via the back alley and facing southeast. The property is held under leasehold, and the homeowners' association fee is €159.68 per month.
Life in Kortenbos
Kortenbos is a compact, central district where most households are single people, and the average household size is 1.6. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner," while another notes it is "very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike." The same resident mentions that weekends can be busy and the atmosphere at night sometimes feels unsafe. A third review highlights the "increasing greenery" and the many amenities. These reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific street. The Kortenbos neighbourhood is home to around 7,850 people.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on the corner is just a couple of streets away, with Ekoplaza and a SPAR express also within a five-minute walk. For healthcare, the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Jan Hendrik is just around the corner, and the GP practice MediCor Gezondheidszorg is a ten-minute walk. The nearest tram stop, Torenstraat, is on your doorstep and served by line 17, while the Grote Markt stop, a five-minute walk away, offers trams and buses on lines 2, 3, 4, 6, 25 and N4. Den Haag Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Den Haag provides the broader context for these amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €345,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 9% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €225,000 to €345,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 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 Langezaal makelaars and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Korte Vleerstraat 50, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €375,000 is 27% below the average asking price in Kortenbos, which is €512,813. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 76 m², is €4,934, which is 6% below the neighbourhood average of €5,242 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 76 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 75 m². It is a ground-floor home with a rear garden of 41 m², accessible via the back alley and facing southeast.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value for this property was €345,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 53%, from €225,000 in 2020 to €345,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 134 metres, followed by Ekoplaza at 175 metres and a SPAR express at 269 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within about 450 metres: another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo. This means groceries are always within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this neighbourhood?
The tram stop Torenstraat is 172 metres away and served by line 17. The Grote Markt stop, at 338 metres, offers trams and buses on lines 2, 3, 4, 6, 25 and N4. Den Haag Centraal train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner," while another mentions it is "very centrally located" and accessible by public transport or bike. A third review notes the "increasing greenery" and many amenities, but also mentions that weekends can be busy and the night-time atmosphere sometimes feels unsafe.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the condition of the building.
