Bezuidenhout-Oost, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Merkusstraat sits in a quiet pocket of Bezuidenhout-Oost, a stone's throw from the Haagse Bos. With 71 m² and an energy label D, it's a solid, characterful home. The asking price of €375,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €456,277, a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Den Haag.
Bezuidenhout-Oost is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war architecture and modern amenities. Two residents give it a 7.94 average: one calls it an "Amazing neighbourhood" and says "Love it, it's quiet"; another finds it "Cosy" and a "Good neighbourhood". The area is lively, with many singles and young professionals, over 40% of residents are between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood Bezuidenhout-Oost has a very high address density, so you're never far from shops, cafés or public transport.
Your daily bread comes from Ekoplaza just around the corner, with SPAR and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. For school runs, De Parachute (primary) is a ten-minute walk, while Corbulo Tech & Design College (secondary) is a bit further. The municipality Den Haag offers everything from museums to beaches, but the neighbourhood itself has a park or garden within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van Paaschen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Merkusstraat 146, 'S-Gravenhage
Good · 2 residents
Love it, it's quiet
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74 within 5 km
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About Merkusstraat 146, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price is 18% below the average asking price in Bezuidenhout-Oost (€456,277) and well under the median of €407,500. Given the 71 m² and energy label D, it's priced keenly for the area. However, the final sale price depends on demand and the condition of the home.
Energy label D is average for a pre-war apartment. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as modern homes. The neighbourhood has 36.4% of homes with label D or lower, so it's typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting to The Hague city centre or further afield.
The neighbourhood has many singles (around 2,760 one-person households) and a large share of residents aged 25-45. Two residents describe it as quiet and cosy, so it's a mix of young professionals and older residents.
Yes, there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. De Parachute (primary) is about 1.7 km away, and Corbulo Tech & Design College (secondary) is a similar distance. The area has 29 schools within 5 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 351 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate figure for a dense urban area. Residents in reviews mention it's quiet, which suggests a generally safe feel.
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