A classic apartment in the heart of The Hague
This apartment on Vleerstraat 1 sits in the middle of Kortenbos, a lively part of the city centre where the streets are busy and the shops are close by. Built in 1931, it is a pre-war home with a traditional layout spread over a single floor. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 32% below the average asking price of €517,398. For context, that average is based on the wider range of apartments in Den Haag, so this home sits at the more accessible end of the market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed at 73 m², while the BAG registration records 75 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and there is a balcony. It is on the second floor. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with an annual canon of €116.34 and the option to buy it out. The homeowners' association fee is €200 per month.
Life in Kortenbos
Kortenbos is a compact, central neighbourhood with a real mix of people. Of the roughly 7,850 residents, most live alone, and the average household size is 1.6. Residents of the wider Centrum district give their living environment 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 adds that the streets can feel busy at weekends and sometimes unsafe at night. A third review mentions "increasing greenery" and that "everything" is in the neighbourhood. For a closer look at the area, see the Kortenbos neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and a SPAR express a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools are within a short cycle. The GP practice MediCor Gezondheidszorg is at Rijswijkseplein, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Jan Hendrik is just around the corner. For public transport, tram line 17 stops at Torenstraat on your doorstep, and the Grote Markt stop, served by bus line 51 and trams 2, 3, 4, 6, 25 and N4, is a couple of streets away. Den Haag HS station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Den Haag covers all of this.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €350,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 45%, from €241,000 in 2020 to €350,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Freek Fontein Makelaardij and listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Vleerstraat 1, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €350,000 is 32% below the average asking price in Kortenbos, which is €517,398. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 73 m², is €4,795, which is 9% below the neighbourhood average of €5,255 per m². This makes the home relatively affordable for the area, though the average includes a wide range of properties, from €275,000 to €1,565,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 73 m², while the BAG registration records 75 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor. The volume is 240 m³. The property is held under municipal ground lease with an annual canon of €116.34, and the homeowners' association fee is €200 per month.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €350,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 45%, from €241,000 in 2020 to €350,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area over that period.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 19 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The note explains that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1931. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific foundation of this home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the surrounding area rather than a definitive assessment of this property.
What are the climate risks for this address?
Public climate data indicates that the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium, while the risk of flooding from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn is about 189 metres away, Ekoplaza about 227 metres, and a SPAR express about 284 metres. A second Albert Heijn is about 425 metres away, and a Jumbo is about 476 metres. This means daily groceries are easily accessible on foot, with multiple options for different shopping needs.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Torenstraat, about 216 metres away, served by tram line 17. The Grote Markt stop, about 341 metres away, is served by bus line 51 and trams 2, 3, 4, 6, 25 and N4. Den Haag HS train station is about 1.4 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives good access to both local and regional transport.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Kortenbos is a central neighbourhood with about 7,850 residents, most of whom live alone. Residents of the wider Centrum district give their living environment an average score of 7.96 out of 10, 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" and easily accessible by public transport or bike. Some note that the streets can be busy at weekends and feel less safe at night.
