A 1912 end-of-terrace house in the woods
Tucked away in the wooded setting of Buitengebied Raaphorst, this 1912 end-of-terrace house on Papeweg 23 offers a quiet, green escape in Wassenaar. The home sits in a rural, bosrijke environment, a world away from the bustle of town life. With an asking price of €500,000, the home is currently on the market. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €1,227,500, and the average price per m² is €6,094. This home is one of the end-of-terrace houses in Wassenaar currently on the market.
The home itself
Inside, the home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a living area of 89 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 88 m². The plot measures 139 m². The agent notes double glazing and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. Built in 1912, the home has a volume of 315 m³.
Life in Buitengebied Raaphorst
This is a small neighbourhood, with around 405 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Just quiet and friendly." Another echoes: "Just quiet and friendly people." A third notes: "Friendly but keeps to themselves." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a third of residents between 45 and 65, and a quarter aged 65 or over. Most homes are owner-occupied, at 81%. For more on the area, see the Buitengebied Raaphorst neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable from here. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, Basisschool Sint Jan Baptist is a ten-minute walk, and Vereniging Nutsschool Wassenaar is also close. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk E.N. Stenfert, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Wassenaar, is a bit further. The bus stop Wassenaar, Raaphorst, with line 46, is on your doorstep, and the train station Voorschoten is about 1.8 km away. This is all part of the municipality of Wassenaar.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €486,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €367,000 to €486,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Remmerswaal Makelaardij.
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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 Papeweg 23, Wassenaar
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €486,000, 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 32%, from €367,000 to €486,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 89 m² per the agent, while the BAG registration lists 88 m². The plot is 139 m². The home has a volume of 315 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient labels. The agent notes the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 1.2 km away. Aldi is also close, at about 1.2 km, and Dirk is about 1.6 km away. There are 21 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are in the area?
Basisschool Sint Jan Baptist is the nearest primary school, about 845 m away. Vereniging Nutsschool Wassenaar is about 1 km away. For secondary education, S. Adelbert College is about 1.3 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Wassenaar, Raaphorst, with line 46, is just 37 m away. Other stops include Wassenaar, Deileroord with line 685, and Wassenaar, Rozenplein with line 43. The nearest train station is Voorschoten, about 1.8 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Buitengebied Raaphorst is a small neighbourhood with about 405 residents. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Just quiet and friendly." Another notes: "Friendly but keeps to themselves."
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The living area of this home, 89 m² according to the agent, is 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 201 m². The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,227,500, and the average price per m² is €6,094.
