A first floor flat in Houtwijk
This apartment on Van Elburgstraat 25 sits in Houtwijk, a residential pocket of Loosduinen in Den Haag. The area has a calm, green feel, and residents describe it as a quiet place with friendly neighbours. The asking price is €265,000, which is 37% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood of €418,651. For context, the average asking price per square metre in Houtwijk is €4,382, and this flat is listed at €4,206 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/appartementen/ ), this one has a notable price position relative to the local market.
Inside the apartment
Built in 1925, this first-floor apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 63 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 square metres. The home has a balcony, and it comes with roof insulation, HR glazing and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler. It is freehold, so there is no ground lease to worry about, and the homeowners' association fee is €75 per month. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be relatively manageable.
Life in Houtwijk
Houtwijk is a neighbourhood where people seem to look out for each other. One resident says: "The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street." Another adds: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance." Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.43 out of 10. The main gripe is public transport, with one resident noting that connections to other parts of the city can be time-consuming. The neighbourhood has around 12,740 residents, and about 57% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on what it is like to live here, have a look at [the Houtwijk neighbourhood]( /buurt/houtwijk-s-gravenhage/ ).
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. A Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest pharmacy, Zorgapotheek de Korenaer, is also just around the corner. For primary education, the nearest school is about a ten-minute walk away, and there is a GP practice within walking distance. Public transport is a mixed bag: tram line 2 stops at Burgemeester Hovylaan, a couple of streets away, and bus line 31 runs from Den Haag, Buitentuinen. The nearest train station, Den Haag Moerwijk, is about 4.3 kilometres away. For a broader view of the area, [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/ ) has plenty to offer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €226,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €140,000 to €226,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 21 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but could become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Rent a Stone and Cornerstone Real Estate B.V. on Funda. The listing has been live since 29 September 2026.
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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.
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About Van Elburgstraat 25, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €265,000 is 37% below the average asking price in Houtwijk, which is €418,651. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,382, while this apartment is listed at €4,206 per square metre. The living area of 63 square metres is 35% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 97 square metres. These figures give a sense of where this home sits in the local market, without making a judgement on whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This first-floor apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 63 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is freehold, so there is no ground lease. The homeowners' association fee is €75 per month. The property was built in 1925 and has an energy label A.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €226,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 61%, from €140,000 in 2020 to €226,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value, but it gives an indication of how the property has appreciated over time.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and the soil type is sand. The entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, where 100% of the buildings were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It is a factual data point about the area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A Lidl supermarket is just around the corner at 347 metres, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away at 430 metres. The nearest pharmacy, Zorgapotheek de Korenaer, is also just around the corner at 348 metres. For primary education, the nearest school is about a ten-minute walk away. There is also a GP practice within walking distance, and a hospital, Parnassia psycho-medisch centrum, is about 906 metres away.
How is the public transport in Houtwijk?
Public transport in Houtwijk is available but has some limitations. Tram line 2 stops at Burgemeester Hovylaan, a couple of streets away, and bus line 31 runs from Den Haag, Buitentuinen. There is also a combined bus and tram stop at Buitentuinen with lines 2 and 26. The nearest train station, Den Haag Moerwijk, is about 4.3 kilometres away. One resident notes that connections to other parts of the city can be time-consuming, so a car may be handy.
What do residents say about living in Houtwijk?
Residents generally speak positively about Houtwijk. One resident says: "The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street." Another mentions: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance." The average score from three reviews is 8.43 out of 10. The main downside mentioned is the limited public transport, and one resident notes there are no shops in the immediate vicinity.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also lists roof insulation, HR glazing and wall insulation, which contribute to the efficiency. The property has a central heating boiler. While the label is a good indicator, actual energy costs depend on usage and energy prices.
