A classic apartment in the heart of The Hague
This apartment on Lijnbaan 164 sits in Kortenbos, a lively part of the city centre of 'S-Gravenhage. The building dates from 1934 and carries an energy label C. With a living area of 70 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €325,000 works out at €4,643 per m². That price is keen, sitting 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €491,992. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Haag reflects the wider market.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space. What is known is the year of construction, the energy label, and the floor area. The apartment is part of a building from 1934, and the energy label C suggests moderate energy performance. The living area of 70 m² is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m², according to the BAG registration.
Kortenbos: a central, busy district
Kortenbos is a compact neighbourhood in the centre of The Hague, with around 7,850 residents. It is a place where the old and new mix, with a bustling shopping street just around the corner, as one resident puts it. Another resident describes it as a multicultural neighbourhood with many amenities and increasing greenery. A third resident 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 be very busy at weekends and the atmosphere sometimes feels unsafe at night. These reviews come from residents of the wider district, not just Kortenbos itself, and are based on four reviews with an average score of 7.96. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households, at 62%, and a relatively young population, with 37% aged between 25 and 45. For more on the area, see the Kortenbos neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well served. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek HMC Lijnbaan Den Haag, is on your doorstep, and the HMC Westeinde hospital is just around the corner. A GP practice, MediCor Gezondheidszorg, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the SPAR express is a couple of streets away, with an Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza also within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools like Sint-Maartenscollege are a bit further. Public transport is excellent: the HMC Westeinde tram stop is on your doorstep with lines 2, 3 and 4, and the bus stop there runs line 456. Den Haag HS train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Den Haag.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 69 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building being constructed before 1970, which applies to 100% of properties in this postcode area. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, as is the current and 2050 flood risk, while heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Arnold Taal Makelaardij.
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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 Lijnbaan 164, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Kortenbos?
The asking price of €325,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €491,992. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 70 m², is €4,643, which is 11% below the neighbourhood average of €5,212 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 70 m². This is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². The listing does not provide additional details on the layout or number of rooms.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, meaning the home's energy performance is average. You can expect moderate energy costs, but the label does not indicate the condition of the building itself. The building was constructed in 1934.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, which applies to 100% of properties in this postcode area. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around Lijnbaan 164?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 69 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 20 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, about 647 metres away. An Albert Heijn is at 691 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 720 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 734 metres, and a Jumbo at 824 metres. All are within a short walk.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The HMC Westeinde tram stop is just 39 metres away, with tram lines 2, 3 and 4. The bus stop at HMC Westeinde, 44 metres away, runs line 456. The nearest train station is Den Haag HS, about 1.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood of Kortenbos like?
Kortenbos is a central neighbourhood in The Hague with about 7,850 residents. It has a high proportion of single-person households (62%) and a young population. Residents of the wider district describe it as multicultural with many amenities, though the streets can be busy at weekends and the atmosphere sometimes feels unsafe at night.
