A classic apartment in the heart of Den Haag
This apartment on the Lijnbaan sits in Kortenbos, a lively part of the Centrum district of Den Haag. The street is busy with shoppers and the city buzzes around you, yet the home itself is on the second floor, giving it a sense of calm above the bustle. Built in 1934, it is a typical pre-war apartment with high ceilings and a classic layout. At €319,000, the asking price is 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €505,027, which puts it on the low side for the area. For comparison, the average price per m² in Kortenbos is €5,036, while this home comes in at €4,623 per m². If you are looking at [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 69 m², which matches the BAG registration, and the volume is 217 m³. The home is located on the second floor, so no stairs beyond the building entrance. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, meaning you can expect relatively modest energy costs. The property was built in 1934, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition. The agent does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage, so outdoor space is not part of this listing.
Life in Kortenbos
Kortenbos is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong mix of cultures and a constant hum of activity. Residents of the Centrum district give their living environment 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 adds that a park and two forests are within walking distance, though the streets can feel busy at weekends and sometimes unsafe at night. The neighbourhood has about 7,880 inhabitants, and 62% of households are single-person, which fits the urban, central character. If you want to know more, have a look at [the Kortenbos neighbourhood]( /buurt/kortenbos-s-gravenhage/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The nearest supermarket is a SPAR express, just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Parachute is about a ten-minute walk, and there are several other schools within a short distance. The pharmacy, Apotheek HMC Lijnbaan, is on your doorstep, and the hospital HMC Westeinde is also very close. Public transport is excellent: the tram stop HMC Westeinde, with lines 2, 3 and 4, is just steps away, and a bus stop with line 456 is equally near. The train station Den Haag HS is about a ten-minute walk, making it easy to travel further afield. All of this is part of [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/ ), which offers a wide range of amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €310,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this WOZ value, which is a modest difference. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen from €175,000 in 2019 to €310,000 in 2025, a significant increase. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Climate indications show low risk of pluvial flooding and low flood risk now and in 2050, but medium heat stress. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via TaMaison Real Estate.
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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 Lijnbaan 180, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €319,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €310,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This is a small difference, so the price is closely aligned with the municipal valuation. The WOZ value has risen considerably over the past five years, from €175,000 in 2019 to €310,000 in 2025, reflecting the general upward trend in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 69 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home is on the second floor, so there is no garden or balcony mentioned in the listing. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €310,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, it has increased from €175,000 in 2019 to €310,000 in 2025, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022. The asking price is 3% above this value, which is a modest premium. The WOZ is a municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 20 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home. If you are sensitive to traffic noise, this is worth considering, but the actual experience depends on the building's insulation and orientation.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The pharmacy and hospital are on your doorstep, with Apotheek HMC Lijnbaan just 134 metres away and HMC Westeinde hospital at 128 metres. The nearest supermarket, a SPAR express, is about 642 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is at 692 metres. For public transport, the tram stop HMC Westeinde with lines 2, 3 and 4 is just 57 metres away, and a bus stop with line 456 is at 62 metres. The train station Den Haag HS is about 1.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Kortenbos is a very urban neighbourhood in the Centrum district of Den Haag, with a high address density of 8,439 per km². Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident mentions a quiet street with a bustling shopping area nearby, while another notes it is very central and well connected by public transport. The neighbourhood has many single-person households, 62%, and a mix of ages, with 37% between 25 and 45.
Is there a risk of flooding or foundation issues?
The area-level indications show a low risk of pluvial flooding and low flood risk both now and in 2050. The foundation risk is indicated as medium, because the building was constructed before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. These are general indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both currently and in 2050.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,623, based on the agent's listed living area of 69 m². The average asking price per m² in Kortenbos is €5,036, so this home is below the neighbourhood average. The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €505,027, while this apartment is listed at €319,000, which is 37% lower. This makes it a relatively affordable option in the area.
