A spacious apartment in the Vruchtenbuurt
This apartment on the Thorbeckelaan sits in the Vruchtenbuurt, a residential area in Den Haag where the streets are lined with pre-war housing. The asking price of €599,500 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €642,823. The home is one of the [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/ ) currently on the market.
The home itself
Built in 1939, this apartment spans three floors and has seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 181 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 135 m². The home is on the second floor and has a volume of 649 m³. It comes with a central heating boiler and is held under municipal ground lease, with an annual fee of €1,052.70. The homeowners' association charges €150 per month.
Life in the Vruchtenbuurt
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.72, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "just a good neighbourhood", while another calls it "a real family neighbourhood", noting that "mostly families live here" and that "there are many schools and playgrounds". The same resident adds that "people often drive way too fast" and that "there could be more rubbish bins". The neighbourhood has around 7,320 inhabitants, and about 38% of households have children. For more on the area, see [the Vruchtenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/vruchtenbuurt-buurt-s-gravenhage/ ).
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Aldi is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Waterring, about a ten-minute walk, and the Bohemenwijk Apotheek is. Bus stops are close by: the Appelstraat stop with line 23 is on your doorstep, and the Thorbeckelaan stop with line 21 is just around the corner. The nearest train station, Den Haag Moerwijk, is about 4 km away. The municipality of Den Haag offers a wide range of services and facilities, as described on the page for [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €475,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 26% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €374,000 to €475,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hooghlanden makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Thorbeckelaan 453, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €599,500 is 26% above the WOZ value of €475,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €642,823.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans three floors and has seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 181 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 135 m². The home is on the second floor and has a volume of 649 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home has a central heating boiler. No further insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the ground lease situation?
The home is held under municipal ground lease, with an annual fee of €1,052.70. This is a recurring cost you will need to budget for. The homeowners' association charges €150 per month. These are the only ownership-related costs stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on the home being built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are from 2022 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 432 m, and an Aldi is at 487 m. Both are within a short walk. Other options include another Albert Heijn at 1,168 m, a Lidl at 1,227 m, and a Jumbo at 1,258 m.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops are close by: the Appelstraat stop with line 23 is at 127 m, and the Thorbeckelaan stop with line 21 is at 131 m. The nearest train station is Den Haag Moerwijk, about 4 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary schools are about 4.5 km away, including WSKO r-.k basisschool Verburch-hof and WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla. The closest secondary school is about 0.7 km away. A childcare centre is at 0.3 km.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.72, based on four reviews. One resident says it is "just a good neighbourhood", while another calls it "a real family neighbourhood" with many schools and playgrounds. The reviews describe the area as generally safe, though some note that people drive too fast.
