A spacious family home in Waterbuurt
Backeswater 19 is a detached house in the Waterbuurt neighbourhood of 'S-Gravenhage, part of the Ypenburg district. Built in 2002, this home sits in a part of the city where the streets are quiet and the pace of life feels relaxed. With a living area of 191 m² according to the agent, and a plot of 275 m², there is plenty of room to spread out. The asking price is €775,000, which is 42% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood of €546,929. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare with other [detached houses in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/vrijstaande-woningen/).
The home itself
The agent describes this as a detached house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 191 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 192 m², a small difference that is not explained. The plot is 275 m² according to both sources. The home was built in 2002 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage, so the outdoor space is limited to the plot itself.
Life in Waterbuurt
Waterbuurt is a neighbourhood where residents have mixed feelings, as reflected in the four reviews collected. One resident, who has lived here for almost 17 years, describes it as a beautiful, quiet family neighbourhood with lovely families, schools, and a big park, adding that it is very clean and conveniently located near the motorway. Another resident, however, speaks of aggressive neighbours, loitering youths, and litter, giving a score of 4.5 out of 10. A third review mentions cars racing through the streets and a feeling of less safety, with a score of 5.75. The average score across all reviews is 6.91, based on four reviews. The neighbourhood has 4,675 inhabitants, and about half of the households have children. For more context, you can look at [the Waterbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/waterbuurt-s-gravenhage/).
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. The nearest school, 't Kraaienest, is a five-minute walk, while the GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Dumont, is about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Ypenburg, is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Den Haag, Bottgerwater with line 60 is a five-minute walk, and the tram stop Ypenburg Centrum with line 19 is also within a five-minute walk. The nearest train station, Den Haag Ypenburg, is about 2.6 km away. The municipality of Den Haag offers a wide range of services and connections, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €735,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 48%, from €495,000 in 2020 to €735,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise levels from road traffic, rail traffic, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, according to the data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. The flood risk is medium for both the current situation and 2050, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars.
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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.
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About Backeswater 19, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €775,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €735,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 48%, from €495,000 in 2020 to €735,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the asking price.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this detached house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 191 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 192 m². The plot is 275 m². The home was built in 2002 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label is based on the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the home itself. The agent does not provide additional details about insulation or heating installations.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise data for this address shows that road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, rail traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 28 dB Lden, all measured in the reference years 2022 and 2023. None of these levels exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it does not replace a structural survey.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The flood risk for this address is medium, both for the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is low at present but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate impact data, not a prediction for this specific property. They are meant to give a general sense of the environmental risks in the area.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 599 metres, followed by a Hoogvliet at 617 metres. A SPAR express is at 1,007 metres, and there are additional Jumbo and Lidl stores at 1,661 metres. These distances mean you can walk to the closest options in about five to ten minutes, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest school is 't Kraaienest, a special secondary school, at 650 metres. Other schools include the Herman Broerenschool at 1,833 metres, IKC Bernadette Maria at 1,982 metres, and Kindcentrum Regenboog at 2,012 metres. These are all within a reasonable distance, with the closest being about a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Den Haag, Bottgerwater, served by line 60, at 291 metres. The tram stop Ypenburg Centrum, with line 19, is at 410 metres, and another tram stop, Anthony Fokkersingel, also with line 19, is at 500 metres. The nearest train station is Den Haag Ypenburg at 2,614 metres. These options provide connections within the region.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of Waterbuurt give an average score of 6.91 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood as quiet and family-friendly, with good schools and a big park. Another mentions issues with noise from cars and safety concerns. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth considering both perspectives.
