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AI summary
A 1950s apartment on a leafy street
This apartment on Smaragdhorst sits in a quiet, green pocket of Den Haag. At 70 m² it is compact but well laid out, with an energy label G, so heating costs will be a factor to budget for. The asking price of €290,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €326,744, and supply of apartments in Den Haag is limited.
Burgen en Horsten: a green, urban neighbourhood
Burgen en Horsten is a post-war neighbourhood with wide streets and plenty of green space, a park is just a couple of streets away. The area is densely populated (over 3,300 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of apartments. Many residents live alone, and the average household size is 1.7. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the figures show a mix of ages and a high proportion of smaller households. The Burgen en Horsten neighbourhood has a calm, residential feel despite its urban density.
Daily life on Smaragdhorst
For your morning bread and groceries, SPAR express is on your doorstep, and PLUS is just around the corner. A couple of primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Basisschool Essesteijn and Bloemcampschool. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station 1.5 km away. The municipality of Den Haag offers all the amenities of a major city.
Listing details
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Claassen & Partners Makelaars B.V.
Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Zonnewijzer
Primary education · 212 pupils
3109m
RK-PC Samenwerkingsschool Emmaüs
Primary education · 544 pupils
3172m
Schakenbosch Onderwijs & Werk - iHub onderwijs
Special education · 39 pupils
3218m
Basisschool De Lusthof
Primary education · 470 pupils
3225m
MMiXX
Primary education · 227 pupils
3634m
Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer
Primary education · 343 pupils
3816m
KC de Telescoop
Primary education · 278 pupils
4021m
Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar
Secondary education · 1075 pupils
4346m
Montessorischool Wassenaae
Primary education · 122 pupils
4938m
Frequently asked questions
About Smaragdhorst 332, 'S-Gravenhage
Is €290,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €290,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €326,744 and the median of €310,000. Apartments in Burgen en Horsten sell for an average of €3,964 per m², so at €4,143 per m² this one is priced slightly above that benchmark. Given the energy label G and the need for potential upgrades, the price is in line with the market.
What is the energy label G likely to mean for running costs?
Energy label G is the lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy efficient. You can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a modern home. The neighbourhood has a majority of older labels, 56% are D or lower, so this is common for a 1959 apartment. No specific cost figures are available from the listing.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
SPAR express is just 47 metres away on the same street, so you can pop out for groceries in under a minute. PLUS is 375 metres away, a five-minute walk, and Hoogvliet is 579 metres away.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary schools are Basisschool Essesteijn (1.7 km) and Bloemcampschool (1.9 km), both about a 20-minute walk. For secondary education, Veurs Voorburg is 2 km away. There are also several other schools within a 5 km radius.
How green is the neighbourhood?
Burgen en Horsten is a green neighbourhood with a park or public garden just 200 metres away. The area has wide streets and plenty of trees, giving it a suburban feel despite being densely built. The address density is high at 3,305 per km², but the green spaces provide a sense of openness.
What is the public transport like?
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about an 18-minute walk. The urbanity level is very strong, so public transport options are plentiful.
How many apartments are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 41 apartments for sale in Burgen en Horsten, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €735,000. The average time on the market for sold homes is 47 days, indicating a fairly active market.
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