A pre-war apartment in Leyenburg
Rhenenstraat 42 is a 1936 apartment in Leyenburg, a neighbourhood in 'S-Gravenhage that residents describe as village-like and cosy. The home has an energy label C, which means moderate energy costs. With a living area of 85 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €395,000 works out at €4,647 per square metre. That is 18% above the average asking price of €335,176 for homes in this neighbourhood, so the price is on the high side compared with the local market. For context, this sits among the [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/ ) currently on the market.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. What is known is that the apartment dates from 1936 and carries an energy label C. The BAG registration records a living area of 85 square metres, which is the figure used for the price per square metre. The agent has not supplied additional specifications about the interior or installations.
Life in Leyenburg
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.44, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Goed bereikbare, rustige buurt" and notes that while the area is quiet with all amenities within walking distance, there is often litter around the underground containers and many cars parked illegally. Another resident describes it as a cosy old neighbourhood with older houses that could use some maintenance, high parking pressure, and convenient shopping centres and public transport. The neighbourhood counts around 17,000 inhabitants, and a large share of the homes date from before 1970. Parking is a recurring theme in the reviews, as is the mix of old housing stock and modern additions. For more context on the wider area, see [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. A Lidl is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. The nearest pharmacy, Service Alpha Apotheek, is a couple of streets away, and the HagaZiekenhuis Juliana Kinderziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop Zuiderpark is on your doorstep, served by lines 25 and 26, and the tram stop Tienhovenselaan is a couple of streets away with lines 4 and 6. The nearest train station, Den Haag Moerwijk, is about two kilometres away. A GP practice is located at Rijswijkseplein, roughly three kilometres from the home.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €345,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 14% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €240,000 to €345,000. As for the address-level risk indications, these are area-level data rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 46 dB, railway noise at 30 dB and aircraft noise at 21 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, since the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Den Braber & Ram.
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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 Rhenenstraat 42, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €345,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €395,000 is 14% above this value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual reference point rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the price per square metre for this apartment?
Based on the BAG registration of 85 square metres of living area, the asking price of €395,000 works out at €4,647 per square metre. The average asking price per square metre in Leyenburg is €4,077, so this apartment is priced above the neighbourhood average.
What do residents say about living in Leyenburg?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.44, based on eight reviews. One resident calls it a quiet, well-connected neighbourhood with all amenities within walking distance, though litter around underground containers and illegal parking are mentioned. Another describes it as a cosy old neighbourhood with high parking pressure but good shopping centres and public transport.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but lower than homes with the least efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What public transport options are nearby?
The bus stop Zuiderpark is on your doorstep, served by lines 25 and 26. The tram stop Tienhovenselaan is a couple of streets away with lines 4 and 6. The nearest train station is Den Haag Moerwijk, about two kilometres from the home.
What shops and amenities are within walking distance?
A Lidl is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy Service Alpha Apotheek is a couple of streets away, and the HagaZiekenhuis Juliana Kinderziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1936, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €240,000 to €345,000. The value increased steadily from 2020 to 2022, dipped slightly in 2023, and then rose again to reach €345,000 by the 2025 reference date.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 46 dB, railway noise at 30 dB and aircraft noise at 21 dB, all below the relevant standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this location?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and this remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
