Verhagen Metmanstraat 78
Bomenbuurt, Rijswijk
AreaA 1920s apartment with character
This 1922 portiekflat sits on a quiet road in the Bomenbuurt, a residential pocket of Rijswijk where the streets are lined with trees and life moves at a gentle pace. The asking price of €395,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 30% below the average asking price of €562,781. For context, [apartments in Rijswijk]( /koopwoningen/rijswijk/appartementen/) currently average €4,717 per square metre, while this home is listed at €4,877 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
Inside the home
The apartment sits on the second floor and spans 81 m² according to the agent, though the BAG registration records 85 m². It has four rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The living space is brightened by double glazing, and a central heating boiler keeps things warm. There is a balcony for stepping outside, and the property is held in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €150.
Life in the Bomenbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 6.38, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a pleasant place: "Quiet neighbourhood close to shops and public transport, plenty of play areas for children. Lots of greenery in and around the neighbourhood." Another is more positive still, calling it "a nice neighbourhood where you can easily make contact with neighbours. Good accessibility to the centre of The Hague and Rotterdam." A third review is far less complimentary, describing antisocial behaviour and litter. The neighbourhood itself counts 3,070 residents, and 62% of homes are owner-occupied. [The Bomenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/bomenbuurt-rijswijk/) has 32 homes currently for sale, with asking prices ranging from €325,000 to €1,090,000.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, KC de Telescoop is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest GP, Forum Huisartsen, is 1.2 km away in Voorburg. The pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Marie Curie is just 400 metres from the door. Public transport is on your doorstep: tram stop Hoornbrug runs lines 1 and 15, and bus stop Esdoornstraat runs line 23. The nearest train station, Voorburg, is 2 km away. [The municipality of Rijswijk]( /gemeente/rijswijk/) offers further options within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €306,000, and the asking price sits 29% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 32%, from €232,000 to €306,000. As for the address itself, area-level indications show road traffic noise at 47 dB, rail noise at 32 dB and aircraft noise at 25 dB, none above the relevant norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, which reflects that the home was built in 1922 on clay soil, and the area is flagged as a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Verhagen Metmanstraat 78, Rijswijk (Zh)
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Bomenbuurt?
The asking price of €395,000 is 30% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €562,781, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,717, while this home is listed at €4,877 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 81 m². Homes in the Bomenbuurt currently range from €325,000 to €1,090,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a portiekflat on the second floor with four rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The living area is 81 m² per the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The home has a balcony and is held in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €150.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €306,000. The asking price of €395,000 is 29% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose 32%, from €232,000 to €306,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 47 dB, rail noise at 32 dB and aircraft noise at 25 dB, none of which exceed the relevant norms. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This reflects that the home was built in 1922 on clay soil, and the area is flagged as a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is 283 metres away, just around the corner. Ekoplaza is 398 metres and Aldi is 410 metres, both a couple of streets away. There is also an AH to go at 782 metres and another Albert Heijn at 1,122 metres. In total, 89 supermarkets are within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are closest to this home?
The nearest primary school is KC de Telescoop at 1,351 metres, a ten-minute walk. Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer is 1,438 metres away. For secondary education, Gymnasium Novum is 2,409 metres from the home. In total, 32 schools are within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Tram stop Hoornbrug is 116 metres away and runs lines 1 and 15. Bus stop Esdoornstraat is 135 metres away and runs line 23. A larger stop at Herenstraat, 414 metres away, offers buses and trams on lines 1, 15, 23 and N5. The nearest train station is Voorburg at 2,026 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.38, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood close to shops and public transport, plenty of play areas for children. Lots of greenery in and around the neighbourhood." Another calls it "a nice neighbourhood where you can easily make contact with neighbours." A third review is critical, mentioning antisocial behaviour and litter.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. The home has double glazing according to the agent's features. The energy label is a measure of the home's energy performance, and label C sits in the middle of the scale, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes.
