A bright apartment in the heart of The Hague
This apartment sits on the Lage Nieuwstraat in Kortenbos, right in the middle of the bustling centre of 'S-Gravenhage. The area is lively, with shops, cafés and the daily rhythm of city life all around. At €325,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, that is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €493,637, and it also sits below the average for apartments in Den Haag.
The home itself
Built in 1978, this apartment is on the second floor and covers one level. According to the agent, the living area is 65 m², while the BAG registration lists 69 m². The layout includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively modest.
Life in Kortenbos
Kortenbos is a compact, central neighbourhood where most households are single people, and the streets are busy, especially at weekends. 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 the streets can feel unsafe at night, and that a park and two forests are within walking distance. A third resident appreciates the "increasing greenery" and the many amenities. For a closer look at the area, see the Kortenbos neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR express is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Jumbo are all within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, MediCor Gezondheidszorg at Rijswijkseplein, is a ten-minute walk away, while the pharmacy at HMC Lijnbaan is just around the corner. For public transport, the Brouwersgracht tram stop is on your doorstep, with trams 2, 3, 4, 6 and 25, and bus 51 stops nearby. Den Haag HS station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Den Haag offers all the facilities you would expect from a major city, as described on the municipality of Den Haag page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €310,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €200,000 to €310,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications show medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress, rising to 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 only via Frisia Makelaars.
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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 Lage Nieuwstraat 6A, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €310,000, 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 risen by 55%, from €200,000 in 2020 to €310,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the second floor of the building. The living area is listed as 65 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The volume is 250 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label is based on the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 20 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this postcode area is low. However, the KCAF notes that 75% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication and does not replace an inspection of this specific home, which was built in 1978.
What are the climate risks for this location?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of water on the street during heavy rain. The current flood risk is low and stays low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, about 300 metres away, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Jumbo are all within 400 to 500 metres, so you have several options for groceries within a five-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The Brouwersgracht tram stop is about 120 metres away, with trams 2, 3, 4, 6 and 25. Bus 51 stops at Brouwersgracht and at Grote Markt, about 230 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag HS, about 1.3 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Kortenbos is a central neighbourhood in Den Haag, with a mix of residents and many amenities. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident mentions a quiet street with a bustling shopping street nearby, while another notes it is very central and accessible by public transport, but can feel unsafe at night.
