Burgen en Horsten, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Smaragdhorst 8 sits in a quiet, leafy part of Den Haag. Built in 1959, it has an E energy label, so heating costs are something to factor in. At €349,000, the price is a bit above the neighbourhood median of €310,000, but in line with the average price per m² of €3,897. For context, apartments in Den Haag sell for a wide range of prices.
Burgen en Horsten is a neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, the address density is 3,305 addresses per km². It's a mix of ages: many one-person households (2,080) and a fair share of families with children (850). The area is well served by amenities: a GP and a large supermarket are both within a five-minute walk. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a diverse, active community. Learn more about the Burgen en Horsten neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, SPAR express is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn are also within a ten-minute walk. For families, primary schools like Basisschool Essesteijn are about a ten-minute walk away, and secondary schools such as Veurs Voorburg are a bit further. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden just 200 m away, perfect for a quick breather. The municipality of Den Haag manages the wider area.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Van Paaschen Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Smaragdhorst 8, 'S-Gravenhage
Data from Burgen en Horsten
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About Smaragdhorst 8, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €349,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €310,000 and the average sold price of €322,306. However, the average price per m² in Burgen en Horsten is €3,897, and this apartment is 88 m², so the price per m² works out to about €3,966, close to the average. Apartments in this area typically sell within 47 days, so it's not an unusually high price.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 62.2% of homes have a label D or lower, so an E label is common for a building from 1959. It's worth noting that the home may need some insulation upgrades to improve efficiency.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Den Haag or further afield.
Burgen en Horsten has a mix of households: 850 with children and 770 without. There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Basisschool Essesteijn (1.6 km) and Kindcentrum Cascade (1.9 km). Secondary schools like Veurs Voorburg are also nearby. The area has a park just 200 m away, and the urban feel means plenty of amenities are close by.
There are 36 apartments for sale in Burgen en Horsten at the moment. Prices range from €250,000 to €735,000, with an average of €327,528. This apartment at €349,000 is in the mid-to-upper range, but the average sold price recently was €322,306, so it's priced competitively.
SPAR express is just 209 m away, PLUS is at 429 m, Hoogvliet at 467 m, and Albert Heijn at 556 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient. There's also an Ekoplaza at 1.6 km for organic options.
The apartment is on Smaragdhorst, a street in a residential part of Burgen en Horsten. The neighbourhood has a park just 200 m away, and the area is not overly busy. With an urbanity level of 1 (very strong urban), it's still a lively area, but the street itself is likely peaceful.
Apartments in Burgen en Horsten sell on average within 47 days. This is a reasonable timeframe, indicating a balanced market. This apartment has been listed at a price that is in line with the market, so it may not stay on the market for too long.
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