Sumatrastraat 157
Archipelbuurt, Den Haag
A classic apartment in the Archipelbuurt
This apartment sits in the Archipelbuurt, a stately part of Den Haag where the streets are lined with late-19th-century architecture. The asking price of €765,000 sits 28% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €1,061,861, which puts it on the low side for the area. The home is one of the [apartments in Den Haag] currently on the market, where 38 properties are available in this neighbourhood alone.
Inside the home
Built in 1890, this apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 117 m², while the BAG registration records 125 m². The home has a roof terrace, full ownership, and insulation covering the roof, walls and floor, plus double glazing. It comes with a central heating boiler and a monthly HOA fee of €65. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in the Archipelbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My experience with the neighbourhood is good, everyone looks out for each other and helps where needed, and that's nice to have." Another, who has lived there for 40 years, notes: "If you live somewhere that long, it says a lot about the living pleasure and affordable housing." A third resident adds: "There is a lot to do in the neighbourhood. Easily accessible by public transport, bike and car." The area counts 6,355 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more context, see [the municipality of Den Haag].
Amenities and transport
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with another a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk or so. The BENU Apotheek Nauta pharmacy is just around the corner, and HMC Bronovo hospital is a ten-minute walk. Bus lines 22 and 22B stop at Nassauplein just around the corner, and tram line 9 stops at Laan Copes van Cattenburch nearby. Den Haag Centraal station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 40 dB Lden, from rail 25 dB Lden and from air traffic 18 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Residence Makelaars, Huispedia, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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Frequently asked questions
About Sumatrastraat 157, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Archipelbuurt?
The asking price of €765,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €1,061,861. The median asking price in the area is €808,750, and prices range from €325,000 to €3,495,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,699, while this home is listed at €6,538 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 117 m², while the BAG registration records 125 m². The home also has a roof terrace and a volume of 440 m³. It is located on the second living floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, along with a central heating boiler. The HOA fee is €65 per month.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the listing information for this home. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official municipal valuation.
What are the risk indications for this address?
Public risk data at address level indicates the foundation risk is medium, as the building dates from 1890 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, rising to elevated by 2050. Noise from road, rail and air traffic is all below the noise standard. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are close to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just 53 metres away, with another about a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Nauta pharmacy is 153 metres away, and HMC Bronovo hospital is about 1.3 km. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is 3.4 km away, and several secondary schools are within 4 to 4.2 km. A GP practice is located 2.6 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus lines 22 and 22B stop at Nassauplein, about 256 metres away, and at Bankaplein, about 280 metres away. Tram line 9 stops at Laan Copes van Cattenburch, about 268 metres away. Den Haag Centraal train station is approximately 1.8 km from the home, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in the Archipelbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My experience with the neighbourhood is good, everyone looks out for each other and helps where needed, and that's nice to have." Another notes: "If you live somewhere that long, it says a lot about the living pleasure and affordable housing." A third adds: "There is a lot to do in the neighbourhood. Easily accessible by public transport, bike and car."
How many homes are for sale in the Archipelbuurt?
There are currently 38 homes for sale in the Archipelbuurt. The average asking price is €1,061,861, with a median of €808,750. The average floor area of homes on the market is 163 m², and the average asking price per square metre is €6,699. In the past period, 242 homes were sold in the neighbourhood.
What is the demographic makeup of the Archipelbuurt?
The neighbourhood has 6,355 inhabitants. About 55% of households are single-person households, 21% are households with children, and 24% are households without children. The age distribution shows 12% under 15, 10% aged 15 to 25, 24% aged 25 to 45, 30% aged 45 to 65, and 24% aged 65 or older. The average household size is 1.8 people.





