A classic apartment in Benoordenhout
This apartment on Weissenbruchstraat 197 sits in the Van Hoytemastraat e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Benoordenhout district in Den Haag. The home dates from 1929 and carries an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. With a living area of 112 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €499,500 works out at €4,460 per m². The price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €809,214. For context, apartments in Den Haag are listed across a wide range of prices.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space. What is known is that the apartment was built in 1929 and has an energy label D. The living area is 112 m² according to the BAG registration. No further features are stated in the listing.
The Van Hoytemastraat e.o. neighbourhood
Residents of the Benoordenhout district give their surroundings an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Super beautiful and city and beach close to home", though they note that "there are many elderly people living there". Another resident describes it as "a very pleasant neighbourhood with friendly people and almost always clean and hygienic", adding that it is "a really nice place to live, also with children, because there is a playground nearby and also many schools". The district counts 2,465 inhabitants, with 39% of households having children. For a closer look at the Van Hoytemastraat e.o. neighbourhood, the figures show a mix of ages, with 20% of residents under 15 and 18% aged 65 or over.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around this home. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with a SPAR express a couple of streets away. For healthcare, the pharmacy Apotheek Francken is on your doorstep, while the GP practice Happy Living Academy is a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools such as Sint-Maartenscollege are within a similar distance. Public transport is close by: bus line 29 stops at Van Hoytemastraat just around the corner, and line 23 and night bus N1 stop at Willem Witsenplein a couple of streets away. Den Haag Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Den Haag offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €600,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €499,500 is 17% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 21%, from €495,000 to €600,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via RE/MAX.
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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 Weissenbruchstraat 197, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €499,500 is 17% below the WOZ value of €600,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 21%, from €495,000 to €600,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect energy costs that are neither very low nor extremely high. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. No insulation features are stated in the listing, so there is no further information about the energy performance of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1929, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. No further details are provided.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The figures give an impression of the acoustic environment around the home.
What is the risk of flooding and heat stress at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a heightened chance of water on the street or garden during intense rainfall. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, located about 300 metres away, which is just around the corner. A SPAR express is about 540 metres away, and a regular SPAR is about 630 metres away. There are also two more Albert Heijn stores within about a kilometre. This gives several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are near this home?
The nearest primary school is De Parachute, about 2.5 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Corbulo Tech & Design College is about 2.9 km away, and Sint-Maartenscollege is about 3 km away. There are also other schools within a similar distance, including Veurs Voorburg and Kindcentrum Cascade. The exact distances are given in the listing data.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 29 stops at Van Hoytemastraat, about 260 metres away, and also at Jozef Israëlsplein, about 340 metres away. Bus line 23 and night bus N1 stop at Willem Witsenplein, about 400 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag Centraal, about 1.2 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. These options connect the home to the wider area.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,460, based on the BAG living area of 112 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,300, so this home is priced 16% below that average. The overall asking price of €499,500 is 38% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €809,214. These figures are precomputed from the listing data.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Benoordenhout district give their surroundings an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Super beautiful and city and beach close to home", though they note that "there are many elderly people living there". Another resident describes it as "a very pleasant neighbourhood with friendly people and almost always clean and hygienic", and adds that it is "a really nice place to live, also with children".
