Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van der Gaagstraat sits in a calm, green part of Houtwijk. With 69 m² and an E energy label, it's a compact home that needs some attention on heating. The asking price of €275,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €464,000, which makes it a keen entry point into the market, especially compared to other apartments in Den Haag.
Houtwijk is a quiet residential area with lots of greenery and a strong sense of community. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the friendly neighbours and the clean, safe streets. One resident says: "The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street." Another adds: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other." A third notes: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours." The neighbourhood has a mix of families and older residents, and most homes are from the 1970s or later. For more context, see the Houtwijk neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including WSKO r.-k basisschool Verburch-hof and Openbare Daltonschool Poeldijk, both about a ten-minute walk. The area has plenty of green spaces, a park is on your doorstep, and a few restaurants within a couple of streets away. The municipality of Den Haag maintains the public spaces well, as residents note. See the municipality of Den Haag for more on local services.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Herk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Van der Gaagstraat 52, 'S-Gravenhage
Very good · 3 residents
I've been living in Houtwijk for a while now and overall I'm very satisfied with the neighbourhood. What I particularly experience as positive are the people here. The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street. The area is also clean and well-maintained, which gives a nice and cared-for feeling. Moreover, it feels very safe here; I feel at ease in the surroundings at any time of day. What I find less pleasant is the accessibility of Houtwijk by public transport. There are buses and trams, but the service is limited and connections to other parts of the city are sometimes a bit cumbersome or time-consuming. This makes it difficult for people without a car to get to other places quickly. All in all, I think Houtwijk is a nice and quiet place to live, especially because of the friendly neighbours, the cleanliness and the feeling of safety. Hopefully public transport will be better organised in the future.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by. Actually, this is the perfect neighbourhood. Everyone neatly cleans up the mess on the street, the houses are beautiful and well-insulated, green spaces are next to the centre which is also nice and spacious. Moreover, there is plenty to do for the children. Accessibility by both public transport and car is fine.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance. The only downside is no shops in the immediate vicinity.
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About Van der Gaagstraat 52, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €275,000 is 41% below the average asking price in Houtwijk (€464,000) and also below the median of €495,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (69 m² vs 104 m²) and has an E energy label, which means higher energy costs. Given these factors, the price is keen compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is E, which is below average for Houtwijk, most homes for sale there have labels A or B. An E label means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills. It may be worth considering improvements like insulation or double glazing, but the listing does not state what measures are already in place.
Residents have mixed views on public transport. One notes that buses and trams are available but connections to other parts of the city can be time-consuming. Another says accessibility by public transport is fine. The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so for frequent train travel a car or bike may be more practical.
For daily shopping, Lidl is just around the corner (317 m) and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk (399 m). There are also several primary schools within walking distance, and a park is on your doorstep. Some residents mention that there are no shops in the immediate vicinity, but the nearest supermarkets are close enough for everyday needs.
Residents consistently describe Houtwijk as safe. One says: "It feels very safe here; I feel at ease in the surroundings at any time of day." Another mentions "hardly any nuisance." The total number of reported crimes in the neighbourhood is 620, but without context this figure is hard to interpret, the general feeling among residents is positive.
Houtwijk has a mix of households, with about 2,070 households with children and 2,020 single-person households. Residents appreciate the green spaces and the fact that there is plenty to do for children. The area is quiet and well-maintained, with friendly neighbours who look out for each other.
In the past year, homes in Houtwijk sold on average after 43 days. That's a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market. The current listing has 37 homes for sale, so buyers have some choice.
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