Zwedenburg 5
Burgen en Horsten, Den Haag
AreaA practical apartment in a leafy setting
This apartment on Zwedenburg sits in a quiet, green corner of Den Haag. At €265,000, the asking price was 19% below the neighbourhood average of €327,528, which made it a keen entry point into the local market, especially given the floor area of 62 m² was 26% smaller than the typical 84 m² in the area. For context, it's one of the more affordable apartments in Den Haag. This home has not been online since 3 September 2026.
Burgen en Horsten: green and well-connected
The neighbourhood, the Burgen en Horsten neighbourhood, is a leafy residential area with a mix of flats and houses, mostly built between 1945 and 1970. It's home to around 6,655 people, with many single-person households and a fair number of families. The area feels calm and spacious, with a park just a couple of streets away. No resident reviews are available, so the picture comes from the data: a quiet, well-maintained part of town with good amenities nearby.
Daily life on Zwedenburg
For your morning bread and groceries, Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a five-minute walk. Schools are a ten-minute walk away: Basisschool Essesteijn for primary and Veurs Voorburg for secondary education. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike or tram. All this falls within the municipality of Den Haag, which offers a full range of urban facilities.
Listing details
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including NassauHuis Makelaardij. The energy label was F, so heating costs were something to be aware of. The apartment was built in 1966 and has a floor area of 62 m².
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About Zwedenburg 5, 'S-Gravenhage
Was €265,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €265,000 was 19% below the neighbourhood average of €327,528, which made it a keen price. However, the floor area of 62 m² is 26% smaller than the typical 84 m² in Burgen en Horsten. So you're paying less per square metre than the average, but for a smaller home. The median price in the area was €310,000, so this was well below that.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is on the lower end of the scale. In the neighbourhood, 62.2% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but it's something to factor into your budget.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Den Haag Centraal or other cities.
What shops and schools are nearby?
For daily shopping, Hoogvliet is just 129 m away, Albert Heijn is 272 m, and PLUS is 430 m, all within easy walking distance. For schools, Basisschool Essesteijn (primary) is 1 km away, and Veurs Voorburg (secondary) is 1.4 km away. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
How green is the neighbourhood?
Burgen en Horsten is a very green neighbourhood. A park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, so you have green space on your doorstep. The area has a low-rise, leafy feel with many trees and gardens. The address density is high at 3,305 addresses per km², but the greenery makes it feel spacious.
What is the typical buyer profile in this area?
The neighbourhood has a mix of residents: about 54% are single-person households, 22% are households with children, and 20% are couples without children. The average household size is 1.7. Incomes are around the national average. The housing stock is mostly flats (90%), so it's popular with singles, couples, and small families.
How quickly do homes sell in Burgen en Horsten?
In the past year, 98 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling time of 47 days. That's a fairly active market, but not extremely fast. The average sold price was €322,306, close to the current average asking price of €327,528.
