Fruitlaan 71

The WOZ value was set at €614,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €679,000 is 11 percent above that valuation. This is a factual comparison, and what it means for negotiations is up to you to decide. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the gap simply reflects the difference between the two figures.

The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread across three floors. The living area is 131 square metres according to the agent, with a volume of 489 cubic metres. The garden faces southwest and includes a rear garden of 102 square metres, plus a front and side garden. The property is fully owned, so there is no leasehold arrangement to consider.

The home has an energy label of A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is designed to use relatively little energy for heating and hot water compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states the property has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and full insulation throughout, along with a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.

The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is measured at 45 dB Lden, railway noise at 23 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 25 dB Lden, all based on recent reference years. These figures come from public data at address level and indicate that noise is not a concern according to the standards, though they are area-level indications rather than measurements taken inside the home.

The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling, but the overall risk level is rated low. This is an area-level indication based on public data from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data also shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while current flood risk is low.

The nearest supermarket is a SPAR express at 554 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. Lidl and Albert Heijn are both slightly further, at 678 and 690 metres respectively, so you have several options within a short stroll. There are 46 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home, giving plenty of choice for everyday shopping.

The WSKO St. Jozefbasisschool is the closest primary school at 265 metres, just around the corner. OBS De Kyckert is at 791 metres, and the WSKO Mariaschool at 855 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.8 kilometres away. There are 38 schools within five kilometres, so options are plentiful.

Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this property rose by 45 percent, from €424,000 to €614,000. The yearly figures show a steady climb: €424,000 in 2020, €449,000 in 2021, €527,000 in 2022, €552,000 in 2023, €555,000 in 2024, and €614,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area over that period.

Bus line 37 stops at Den Haag, Lage Veld, about 430 metres away, a five-minute walk. Tram lines 16 and 17 are available at Lage Veld and Dorpskade, both within a similar distance. The nearest train station is Rijswijk at 2,944 metres, which is roughly a ten-minute drive. These options connect the home to the wider region.

Essellanden is a residential neighbourhood in Wateringen with around 2,890 residents. The housing stock is almost entirely from the period 1990 to 2010, and 75 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 9.09 out of 10, with one resident describing it as a "quiet, neat neighbourhood" with plenty of greenery and amenities. The area has a strong family character, with 53 percent of households containing children.