Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Volendamlaan sits in a calm, leafy part of Houtwijk. Built in 2002 with an A energy label, it's efficient and modern. The asking price of €479,000 is in line with the market, similar apartments in Den Haag sell for around €459,000 on average.
Houtwijk is a green, safe residential area with a strong sense of community. One resident says: 'The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street. The area is also clean and well-maintained.' Another adds: 'Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by.' A third review notes: 'Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance.' Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.4 out of 10. Most homes are from the 1970s, and about half are family houses. For more context, see the Houtwijk neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla and the Protestant Christian Pieter van der Plas School. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for a morning stroll. The area is well served by public transport, though one resident notes that connections to other parts of the city can be time-consuming. For broader context, the municipality of Den Haag offers a mix of urban and green living.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Frisia Makelaars B.V.
Details of this home
Volendamlaan 1180, '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 Volendamlaan 1180, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €479,000 is close to the median of €495,000 for homes in Houtwijk. Apartments in the neighbourhood sell for an average of €459,519, so this one is priced slightly above the average but within a reasonable range given its modern build and A energy label.
Houtwijk is a quiet, green residential area with a strong community feel. Residents appreciate the friendly neighbours, cleanliness, and safety. The area has mostly homes from the 1970s, with a mix of apartments and family houses. Some residents mention that public transport connections to other parts of the city could be better.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 600 metres away, a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is also close, at around 650 metres. For a larger selection, there are several other supermarkets within a kilometre or two.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, including WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla (about 400 metres) and the Protestant Christian Pieter van der Plas School (about 400 metres). Secondary schools are about 1.4 km away.
The home has an A energy label, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older homes. In Houtwijk, about 36% of homes have an A label, so this one is above average in efficiency.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, there are bus and tram connections in the neighbourhood, though some residents find the service limited for reaching other parts of the city quickly.
Residents describe Houtwijk as safe and quiet, with little nuisance. The neighbourhood has a total of 620 reported crimes, but the overall feeling is one of safety, as reflected in the reviews.
Houtwijk is very strongly urban, with an address density of 4,199 per km². Despite this, the neighbourhood feels green and quiet, with parks and green spaces nearby.
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