A quiet spot in the dunes
This detached bungalow sits on the Machiel Vrijenhoeklaan in Ockenburgh, a leafy corner of The Hague where the dunes and the sea are never far away. The setting is described by the agent as a quiet road in a wooded, recreational park area. The asking price of €512,000 is 39% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €841,559. For context, detached houses in Den Haag are listed at an average of €5484 per m².
The home itself
Built in 1996, this bungalow has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed at 73 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot is a generous 183,210 m². The home has a garden all around, roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is held under municipal ground lease. The energy label is C.
Life in Ockenburgh
Ockenburgh is a small neighbourhood of about 1,380 residents, where the average household size is 2.2. Residents of the wider district of Kijkduin en Ockenburgh give their area an average score of 8.13 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes Kijkduin as "a special place on the coast of The Hague, with an atmosphere somewhere between quiet and lively," while another notes that "the neighbourhood feels safe and as far as I know, no unsafe things happen." A third resident is more critical, saying "there's nothing here, everything is expensive and the summers are busy." The reviews reflect a mix of opinions, so it is worth reading them in full. For more on the area, see the Ockenburgh neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket is a Coop, about a ten-minute walk away, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a little further. The nearest primary school is WSKO Basisschool De Nieuwe Weg, roughly a ten-minute walk, and there is a secondary school, ISW Irenestraat, within walking distance as well. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Terng en De Vries in Monster, and the nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Waldeck. Bus stops Westduin and Kijkduin are both around a ten-minute walk, served by lines 26 and 23, 24 and 26 respectively. The nearest train station is Den Haag Moerwijk, about 6.8 km away. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Den Haag offers plenty of options.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €445,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 78%, from €250,000 to €445,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 31 dB Lden and from air traffic 19 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050 are both low. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Joost van Vliet Makelaars o.g. and the same agent on Funda.
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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 Machiel Vrijenhoeklaan 450-178, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €512,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €445,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sits 39% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €841,559, though the average includes larger homes.
What is the layout of this bungalow?
The home is a detached bungalow built in 1996, with four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 73 m², while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot is a spacious 183,210 m², and there is a garden around the entire home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, which helps keep the home warm. The exact costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050 are both low.
What are the nearest amenities and how far are they?
The nearest supermarket is a Coop, about 1.4 km away, with a Jumbo at 1.5 km and an Albert Heijn at 1.8 km. The nearest primary school is WSKO Basisschool De Nieuwe Weg at 3.6 km, and the nearest secondary school is ISW Irenestraat at 3.8 km. The nearest GP is in Monster, about 3.8 km away, and the nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Waldeck at 1.5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Westduin, about 1.2 km away, served by line 26. The Kijkduin stop, at 1.2 km, is served by lines 23, 24 and 26. The nearest train station is Den Haag Moerwijk, about 6.8 km away. These distances mean you can reach the bus stops in about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Ockenburgh like?
Ockenburgh is a small neighbourhood with about 1,380 residents. Residents of the wider district of Kijkduin en Ockenburgh give their area an average score of 8.13 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident praises the balance between nature and the city, while another mentions the safety and the presence of schools. A third resident finds it expensive and busy in summer.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 78%, from €250,000 to €445,000. The most significant jump occurred between 2021 and 2022, when it rose from €270,000 to €415,000. Since then, the value has grown more steadily, reaching €445,000 by the reference date of 1 January 2025.
