A bright apartment in the heart of The Hague
This third-floor apartment sits on Lage Nieuwstraat in Kortenbos, right in the middle of the city centre of 'S-Gravenhage. It is a lively spot, with the buzz of the shopping streets and the Grote Markt just around the corner. The asking price of €345,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €529,123. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Haag sits well above this figure.
What the home offers
Built in 1978, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 66 m². The home has an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. The volume of the property is 190 m³.
Life in Kortenbos
Kortenbos is a central, multicultural part of the city, and residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.96 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner, while another mentions the increasing greenery and that everything is in the neighbourhood. A third review notes that it is very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike, with a park and two forests within walking distance, though the streets can feel busy at weekends and the atmosphere sometimes unsafe at night. Around 62% of households in the Kortenbos neighbourhood are single-person households.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR express is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is MediCor Gezondheidszorg at Rijswijkseplein, a ten-minute walk, and the Medsen Apotheek Jan Hendrik pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram and bus stops at Brouwersgracht are on your doorstep, with tram lines 2, 3, 4, 6 and 25 and bus line 51. Den Haag HS train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Den Haag offers all the facilities you would expect of a major city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €300,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €188,000 to €300,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for the area show elevated pluvial flooding risk, a low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Frisia Makelaars B.V.
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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 Lage Nieuwstraat 8, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €345,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €300,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood of €529,123.
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. It is located on the third floor of the building. The living area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 66 m². The volume of the property is 190 m³.
What energy label does the home have?
The home has an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. Only 7% of the homes for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label or better, so this apartment scores well on energy efficiency compared with much of the local supply.
What is the WOZ development over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 60% between 2020 and 2025, from €188,000 to €300,000. The value increased steadily each year, with a small dip in 2023 when it went from €270,000 to €260,000, before rising again to €280,000 in 2024 and €300,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 20 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The area is noted as a KCAF attention area, with 75% of buildings in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What climate risks apply to this location?
The climate indications for this area show an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular home.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
The SPAR express is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Medsen Apotheek Jan Hendrik pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is at Rijswijkseplein, a ten-minute walk. The Grote Markt area with its bars and restaurants is also close by.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Brouwersgracht stop is on your doorstep, served by tram lines 2, 3, 4, 6 and 25 and bus line 51. Den Haag HS train station is a ten-minute walk away. The area is very centrally located, and residents mention that it is easily accessible by public transport or bike.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.96 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner, while another mentions the increasing greenery and that everything is in the neighbourhood. A third notes it is very centrally located but that the streets can feel busy at weekends and the atmosphere sometimes unsafe at night.
