A bright apartment in the heart of The Hague
This apartment on Torenstraat 125 sits in Kortenbos, a lively part of the city centre of 'S-Gravenhage. The area is known for its bustling shopping streets and easy access to public transport, with a park and two forests within walking distance. The asking price of €419,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €491,702, which is 15% lower. For a sense of what this price buys you, take a look at other apartments in Den Haag.
The home itself
Built in 1988, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 84 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 81 m². The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively low energy costs.
Kortenbos, a central district
Kortenbos is a central district with about 7,850 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner," while another notes it is "very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike." The same resident mentions that the streets are usually very busy at weekends and sometimes feel unsafe at night. For more on what this area is like, see the Kortenbos neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on Torenstraat is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest GP, MediCor Gezondheidszorg, is about the same distance. Tram line 17 stops on your doorstep at Torenstraat, and Den Haag Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Den Haag offers all the amenities of a major city, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Den Haag.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €415,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €280,000 to €415,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, with a medium heat stress indication. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Steenks & van Deelen 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 Torenstraat 125, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €419,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €415,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 15% below the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood, which is €491,702.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 84 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 81 m². The property was built in 1988 and has an energy label of A.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to homes with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication based on the postcode area, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, on average, the foundation risk in this area is considered low.
How noisy is the area around Torenstraat?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. The nearest Albert Heijn is about 216 metres away, and the Ekoplaza is about 252 metres away. A SPAR express is about 453 metres away, and there are two more Albert Heijn stores within about 600 metres.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is De Parachute, about 2.8 km away. For secondary education, Sint-Maartenscollege is about 3.6 km away, and Gymnasium Novum is about 3.7 km away. There are also other primary and secondary schools within a 5 km radius.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 17 stops at Torenstraat, just 66 metres from the door. Another tram stop, Gravenstraat, is about 396 metres away and also serves line 17. The Kneuterdijk stop, about 434 metres away, offers bus and tram lines 1, 22, 24, 28, N3, and 22B. Den Haag Centraal station is about 1.4 km away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 48% between 2020 and 2025, from €280,000 to €415,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2020 and 2021, from €280,000 to €335,000. The value has been stable at €395,000 for 2022 and 2023, then rose to €410,000 in 2024 and €415,000 in 2025.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.96, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner," while another mentions it is "very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike." A third resident notes that the streets are usually very busy at weekends and sometimes feel unsafe at night.
