A 1940s apartment in Leyenburg
This double upper maisonette sits in Leyenburg, a 1940s neighbourhood in Den Haag where the streets are lined with pre-war and post-war housing. The asking price was €375,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Haag was €333,538, and the median here was €300,000. This home has not been online since 23 October 2026.
Inside the home
Built in 1943, this apartment spans two floors and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 95 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 101 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It was a full ownership property, so there was no leasehold ground rent to worry about.
Life in Leyenburg
Residents give Leyenburg an average score of 7.51 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident describes it as a "good to reach, quiet neighbourhood" with all amenities within walking distance, though they note that the area is "going downhill" with litter near underground containers and frequent parking violations. Another resident calls it a "village-like" neighbourhood with a big parking problem, but appreciates its proximity to Zuiderpark. A third resident mentions the older houses that "could use some maintenance" and the high parking pressure, but also highlights the cosy shopping centres and good public transport. The neighbourhood has around 17,000 residents, and 51% of households are single-person households.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. The nearest pharmacy, Service Alpha Apotheek, is also just around the corner, and the HagaZiekenhuis Juliana Kinderziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Zuiderpark bus stop is just around the corner with lines 25 and 26, and the Monnickendamplein tram stop is a couple of streets away with lines 4, 6 and N3. The nearest train station, Den Haag Moerwijk, is about 2.3 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €345,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 9% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €212,000 to €345,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but could become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Hoeksteen Makelaardij on Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Leersumstraat 78, 'S-Gravenhage
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 was 9% above the WOZ value of €345,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 95 m², was €3,947.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a double upper maisonette, meaning it spans two floors. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 95 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 101 m². There is also a balcony, and the home is located on the first living floor.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. The home does have double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact energy costs would depend on your usage and the efficiency of the central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, in 1943, and that 85% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 21 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Lidl at about 400 metres, followed by an Albert Heijn at 473 metres and a Jumbo at 531 metres. There is also another Albert Heijn at 897 metres and an Ekoplaza at 1.4 km. All are within easy walking distance.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Zuiderpark, about 284 metres away, with lines 25 and 26. The Almeloplein stop, at 409 metres, also has lines 25, 26 and N4. The Monnickendamplein stop, at 448 metres, offers tram lines 4, 6 and N3. The nearest train station is Den Haag Moerwijk, about 2.3 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Leyenburg an average score of 7.51 out of 10, based on nine reviews. They describe it as a quiet, village-like neighbourhood with good amenities within walking distance, but also mention parking problems and some litter near underground containers. One resident notes that older houses could use some maintenance.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 63%, from €212,000 to €345,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €227,000 to €275,000. The most recent value, as of 1 January 2025, was €345,000.
