Archipelbuurt, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis 125 m² apartment on Sumatrastraat sits in the heart of the Archipelbuurt, a sought-after pocket of Den Haag. Built in 1890, it has high ceilings and period details that give it a spacious, light feel. At €765,000, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €795,750, making it a keen entry into this market. For context, apartments in Den Haag average around €6,460 per m².
The Archipelbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with 6,355 residents and a very high address density (3,450 per km²). It's a mix of ages, with many singles and older residents. Based on three reviews, people feel safe and connected. One resident says: "My experience with the neighbourhood is good, everyone looks out for each other and helps where needed." Another notes: "I have lived in the neighbourhood since 1983. There is a lot to do. Easily accessible by public transport, bike and car." The neighbourhood Archipelbuurt has a strong sense of community.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep. A second Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, the nearest primary school is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools are about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Den Haag offers excellent amenities, with a restaurant and a park both just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Residence Makelaars B.V., Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Sumatrastraat 157, 'S-Gravenhage
Good · 3 residents
My experience with the neighbourhood is good, everyone looks out for each other and helps where needed, and that's nice to have.
Auto-translated to English by AIIf you live somewhere that long, it says a lot about the living pleasure and affordable housing
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived in the neighbourhood and the same complex since 1983. There is a lot to do in the neighbourhood. Easily accessible by public transport, bike and car.
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Data from Archipelbuurt
74 within 5 km
15 within 5 km
About Sumatrastraat 157, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €765,000 is below the neighbourhood median of €795,750 and the average sold price of €847,438. Given the 125 m² floor area, it works out to €6,120 per m², which is slightly under the neighbourhood average of €6,460 per m². So it's priced keenly for the Archipelbuurt.
The home has energy label D. In the Archipelbuurt, about 22% of homes have label D or lower, while 39% have A or A+. Label D means moderate insulation; heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, but it's typical for a 1890 building.
The Archipelbuurt is very walkable. An Albert Heijn is just 53 metres away, and there are restaurants and a park within a few minutes' walk. Public transport is good, with a train station 2.3 km away. The area scores 7.88 out of 10 from residents, who praise the community spirit and accessibility.
This is an apartment (appartement) of 125 m². Built in 1890, it likely has high ceilings and classic features.
The average price per m² for apartments in Den Haag is around €6,460, while this home comes to €6,120 per m². That's about 5% below the city average, making it a relatively affordable option for a 125 m² apartment in a central neighbourhood.
The nearest primary school is 600 metres away, and secondary schools are about 1.2 km. The area has 15 schools within 5 km, including Gymnasium Novum and Sint-Maartenscollege. It's a practical location for families with school-age children.
In the Archipelbuurt, sold homes had an average listing duration of 38 days. That's a fairly typical pace for Den Haag, indicating a balanced market without extreme urgency.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Archipelbuurt