Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Dr. J. Presserstraat sits in a quiet residential area of Houtwijk, a neighbourhood in Den Haag. With 116 m² of living space and a 160 m² plot, it offers a comfortable family home. The asking price of €575,000 is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €464,000, which reflects its larger size and corner position. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Den Haag vary widely in price.
Houtwijk is a green, safe neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by." Another notes: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours." The neighbourhood has many families and older residents, and most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. Based on three reviews, it scores an 8.4 out of 10. Read more about the neighbourhood Houtwijk.
For your daily shopping, Lidl and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk. Several primary schools are within walking distance, including WSKO r.k. basisschool Verburch-hof and WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla. The municipality Den Haag provides parks and green spaces nearby, with a park just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Duinen Makelaars. The energy label is C, which means reasonable efficiency, and the home was built in 1982.
Details of this home
Dr. J. Presserstraat 299, '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 Dr. J. Presserstraat 299, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price of €575,000 is 24% above the average asking price in Houtwijk (€464,000). However, this home is larger than average (116 m² vs 104 m²) and has a corner position with a 160 m² plot. Similar homes in the neighbourhood have sold for an average of €459,519, so the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space and plot.
Houtwijk is a green, safe residential area with a strong community feel. Residents appreciate the friendly neighbours, cleanliness, and safety. Some note that public transport connections could be better, but amenities like shops and schools are close by. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and older residents, and most homes were built between 1970 and 1990.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so it is not within walking distance. You would need a car or bus to reach it. The neighbourhood is better suited for those who rely on local amenities and car travel.
Lidl and Albert Heijn are just around the corner (within 350 m), and Jumbo is about a ten-minute walk away. For daily groceries, you have several options within easy reach.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, including WSKO r.k. basisschool Verburch-hof and WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla. Secondary schools are about 1.4 km away, so a short cycle or drive.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house built in 1982. It means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs. In Houtwijk, about 33% of homes have label C, while 36% have label A.
The exact layout is not specified, but corner houses often have more outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houtwijk