A grand townhouse in the heart of The Hague
This stately herenhuis on the Lange Beestenmarkt sits in the Zuidwal neighbourhood, right in the centre of 'S-Gravenhage. With its 1786 construction year, it carries centuries of history in its walls. The asking price is €895,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Haag is €499,140, and the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €499,140 as well.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home spans four floors and includes eight rooms, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The living area is listed at 217 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 238 m². The home has partial underfloor heating and a central heating boiler. The agent describes the setting as in the centre with a sheltered position. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Zuidwal
Zuidwal is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of historic buildings and modern conveniences. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner." Another notes: "Very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike. A park and two forests within walking distance. Usually very busy on the streets at weekends and sometimes an unsafe atmosphere on the streets at night." The neighbourhood has about 7,435 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person, at 67 percent. For more on the area, see the Zuidwal neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR express is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Parachute is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest GP, MediCor Gezondheidszorg at Rijswijkseplein, is about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Medsen Apotheek Jan Hendrik, is just around the corner. Public transport is close: bus line 51 stops at Den Haag, Grote Markt on your doorstep, and trams 2, 3, 4, 6, 25, and N4 stop at Grote Markt a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Den Haag HS, is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Den Haag.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €610,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 47% above the WOZ value, a precomputed comparison. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 13%, from €538,000 to €610,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the pre-1970 construction. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and rail and air traffic are also below their norms. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lex van Leeuwen 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 Lange Beestenmarkt 5, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €895,000 is 79% above the average asking price in the Zuidwal neighbourhood, which is €499,140. This comparison is precomputed from the neighbourhood housing market data. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 217 m², is €4,124. The neighbourhood average price per square metre is €4,976, so this home is priced below that average per square metre, despite the higher total price.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this herenhuis spans four floors and includes eight rooms in total. There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 217 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 238 m². The home has partial underfloor heating and a central heating boiler. The agent describes the setting as in the centre with a sheltered position.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value for this home is €610,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 47% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 13%, from €538,000 in 2020 to €610,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for tax purposes.
What are the foundation risks for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1786, and 72% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, which means there is a moderate indication of potential foundation issues in the area.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Public transport is very accessible. Bus line 51 stops at Den Haag, Grote Markt, which is on your doorstep. Trams 2, 3, 4, 6, 25, and N4 stop at Grote Markt and Brouwersgracht, both about 160 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag HS, at 1.15 km, which is about a ten-minute walk. These stops provide connections within the city and beyond, though specific destinations are not listed.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner." Another notes: "Very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike. A park and two forests within walking distance. Usually very busy on the streets at weekends and sometimes an unsafe atmosphere on the streets at night." These reviews reflect the district level, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is F. This is the least efficient label on the scale, which means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes. The label is based on the building's characteristics, but it does not directly indicate the condition of the insulation or installations. The agent does not mention any specific insulation features in the listing.
Are there supermarkets and schools within walking distance?
Yes, there are several supermarkets nearby. The SPAR express is 227 metres away, Albert Heijn is 263 metres, and Jumbo is 358 metres. For schools, the nearest primary school is De Parachute, at 2.56 km, which is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest secondary school is Sint-Maartenscollege, at 3.38 km. These distances are as listed in the data.
