A pre-war apartment in the Vruchtenbuurt
This apartment on the Sinaasappelstraat sits in the Vruchtenbuurt, a residential area in Den Haag where the streets are named after fruit. The home was built in 1937 and carries energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a living area of 125 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €389,000 works out at €3,112 per square metre. That is 42% below the average asking price of €676,517 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Haag sits well above this figure.
The home itself
The listing does not include details on the layout, so the number of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms is not stated. What is known is that the apartment dates from 1937 and has an energy label E. The floor area comes to 125 square metres according to the BAG registration, which is the only figure given for the size of the home. Beyond that, the agent has not provided further specifications about the property.
Life in the Vruchtenbuurt
The Vruchtenbuurt is a district where families make up a large share of the population, with 38% of households having children. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.72 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "a real family neighbourhood" with many schools and playgrounds, though they note that people often drive too fast and there could be more rubbish bins. Another simply calls it "a very nice neighbourhood". The area counts 7,245 inhabitants, and the housing stock is predominantly pre-war, with 97% of homes built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Vruchtenbuurt.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Aldi a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, the nearest school is a couple of streets away, and there are several others within reach. The pharmacy Akelei Apotheek is a couple of streets away, while the nearest GP practice is further out. Public transport is close by, with bus line 23 stopping at Appelstraat on your doorstep and bus line 21 at Thorbeckelaan just around the corner. The nearest train station, Den Haag Moerwijk, is a longer trip away. For the wider area, see the municipality of Den Haag.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 47 dB Lden and from air traffic at 19 dB Lden, both below the relevant noise standards for 2022. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year; the soil type is sand. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Hans Scheenstra 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 Sinaasappelstraat 11, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Vruchtenbuurt?
The asking price of €389,000 is 42% below the average asking price of €676,517 for homes in this neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €525,000, and the average price per square metre is €4,911. At €3,112 per square metre for this apartment, it sits well below that average, though the home is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 128 square metres.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony or garage. The only size figure given is the living area of 125 square metres according to the BAG registration. The home was built in 1937 and has energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but in this case no figure has been provided, so it is not possible to compare it with the asking price or to describe how it has developed over recent years.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building dating from before 1970 and the fact that 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year; the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
What amenities are close to this apartment?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with the Aldi a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy Akelei Apotheek is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice is further out. For public transport, bus line 23 stops at Appelstraat on your doorstep and bus line 21 at Thorbeckelaan just around the corner.
What is the Vruchtenbuurt like to live in?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.72 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "a real family neighbourhood" with many schools and playgrounds, though they note that people often drive too fast and there could be more rubbish bins. Another simply calls it "a very nice neighbourhood". Families make up 38% of households in the area.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Den Haag Moerwijk, which is about 4 kilometres away. For local travel, there are bus stops close by, with bus line 23 at Appelstraat on your doorstep and bus line 21 at Thorbeckelaan just around the corner. The Colijnplein stop with bus line 23 is a couple of streets away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient labels. The home was built in 1937, which is consistent with an older building, but the label itself does not indicate the specific condition of the insulation or installations.
