Kortenbos, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis 148 m² apartment on Sirtemastraat sits in the lively Kortenbos neighbourhood, right in the centre of The Hague. Built in 1971 and with energy label C, it offers generous living space that stands out in this area. The asking price of €585,000 is 17% above the neighbourhood average of €500,148, but the floor area is 37% larger than the typical 108 m² in the buurt, so you get significantly more space for your money. For context, apartments in Den Haag vary widely in size and price.
Kortenbos is a dense urban area with over 7,800 residents, mostly single-person households (3,000) and few families with children (805). The neighbourhood scores an 8.13 out of 10 from one resident, who says: "Good and accessible, occasionally parking problems but that is to be expected for the centre. Furthermore, a neighbourhood with lots of greenery and generally communicative, friendly neighbours. Definitely recommended to live here." The neighbourhood Kortenbos is highly urbanised with an address density of 8,439 per km², so you are right in the thick of city life.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Ekoplaza and SPAR express are also within a couple of streets away. Schools are a bit further: the nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about 3.2 km away, and secondary schools like Sint-Maartenscollege are around 4 km. The municipality Den Haag offers plenty of cultural amenities, with a restaurant just 0.3 km away and a park 0.6 km from the door.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Metropole Makelaardij, Funda, Huispedia, and Pararius.
Details of this home
Sirtemastraat 290, 'S-Gravenhage
Very good · 1 resident
Good and accessible, occasionally parking problems but that is to be expected for the centre. Furthermore, a neighbourhood with lots of greenery and generally communicative, friendly neighbours. Definitely recommended to live here.
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About Sirtemastraat 290, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price is 17% above the neighbourhood average of €500,148, but the apartment is also 37% larger than the typical 108 m² in Kortenbos. Given the generous 148 m² floor area and central location, the price reflects the extra space. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the larger footprint in a busy city centre.
Kortenbos is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has many single-person households and relatively few children. One resident describes it as having lots of greenery and friendly neighbours, though parking can be tricky, typical for a city centre. The overall rating is 8.13 out of 10.
The nearest train station is 2.0 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The listing does not specify which station, but The Hague has several central stations within that range.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for homes in the neighbourhood, about 25.6% of homes in Kortenbos have label C. This means moderate energy efficiency; heating and electricity costs will be reasonable but not as low as with A or B labels.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. The closest is Albert Heijn at 474 m, just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn is at 590 m, and Ekoplaza at 635 m. You also have SPAR express and Coop within about 700 m.
Primary schools are a bit further away: De Parachute is about 3.2 km, and Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer is 3.9 km. For secondary education, Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum are around 4 km. There are 12 schools within 5 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 1,149 total crimes, but without a per-capita comparison it is hard to judge. The resident review mentions occasional parking problems but does not raise safety concerns. For specific crime statistics, you would need to consult local data.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kortenbos