A houseboat on the water in Leyenburg
This apartment is a houseboat, moored on the water at Soestdijksekade 849 in the Leyenburg neighbourhood of 's-Gravenhage. Built in 1938, it has an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price of €250,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €335,908. For context, [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/) are listed at an average of €4,041 per m².
The home itself
According to the agent, this houseboat has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². The home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler with air conditioning. The setting is on the water, along a busy road, in a residential area, and on a navigable waterway.
Leyenburg, a neighbourhood with character
Leyenburg is an older neighbourhood, with many homes from the 1940s, and residents describe it as village-like, though parking is a recurring complaint. One resident says: "It is a quiet neighbourhood with all amenities within walking distance," while another notes: "Parking is a big problem. It is conveniently close to Zuiderpark though." Based on nine reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.51. The neighbourhood has about 17,000 residents, and 51% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla, is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest GP, MediCor Gezondheidszorg, is a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Leyenburg, is just around the corner, and the HagaZiekenhuis Juliana Kinderziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, tram line 2 stops at Kamperfoeliestraat on your doorstep, and bus line 456 stops at Monnickendamplein a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Den Haag Moerwijk, is about 2.9 km away.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. There are no risk indications for this address in the data.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DIVA Makelaars and DIVA Makelaars.
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About Soestdijksekade 849, 'S-Gravenhage
What is the asking price for this houseboat?
The asking price is €250,000. This is 26% below the average asking price of €335,908 for homes in the Leyenburg neighbourhood. The price per m², based on the agent's listed living area of 72 m², is €3,472, which is 14% below the neighbourhood average of €4,041 per m². The price verdict is described as keen.
How many rooms does this houseboat have?
According to the agent, the houseboat has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². The volume is 271 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is the least efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent states that the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler and air conditioning.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available here, so no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Leyenburg give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.51, based on nine reviews. They describe it as a quiet, village-like area with amenities within walking distance, but also mention parking problems and some litter near underground containers. One resident notes that the neighbourhood is conveniently close to Zuiderpark.
What amenities are nearby?
The Jumbo and Albert Heijn supermarkets are about 400 metres away, and the Ekoplaza is about 660 metres away. The nearest primary school, WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla, is about 4.4 km away. The nearest GP is MediCor Gezondheidszorg, about 3.7 km away, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Leyenburg, is about 320 metres away. The HagaZiekenhuis Juliana Kinderziekenhuis is about 1.1 km away.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 2 stops at Kamperfoeliestraat, about 140 metres away, and at Laan van Eik en Duinen, about 270 metres away. Bus line 456 stops at Monnickendamplein, about 400 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag Moerwijk, about 2.9 km away.
Is this houseboat on the water?
Yes, the agent describes the setting as on the water, along a busy road, in a residential area, and on a navigable waterway. The property subtype is listed as a houseboat, so it is moored on the water rather than on land.
