Homes for sale in Bouwlust, Den Haag
View the current supply of homes for sale in Bouwlust, The Hague. Compare prices, check neighbourhood scores and read residents' experiences.
What does a home in Bouwlust cost?
Bouwlust has traditionally been a neighbourhood with many rental properties: around 75% of the more than 12,900 homes are rented, the majority (62%) owned by housing associations. Only 25% are owner-occupied, keeping supply limited. The average WOZ value is €250,000, well below The Hague average of €354,000. However, actual transaction prices are higher: in the past twelve months, 78 homes were sold for an average of €443,378, ranging from €225,000 to €1,297,000. This spread says a lot about the neighbourhood. You will find both compact porch flats and more spacious family homes with gardens, especially in areas such as Dreven en Gaarden and Venen Oorden en Raden. At the top of this page you can see the current listings with asking prices and selling times.
Living in Bouwlust: multicultural, green and close to the dunes
Bouwlust is a neighbourhood with character, built in the 1950s and 1960s as an expansion district of The Hague-Southwest. This is evident in the urban layout: wide avenues, plenty of greenery between the residential blocks and a mix of porch flats, gallery flats and terraced houses. The neighbourhood has nearly 30,000 residents and is distinctly multicultural. Resident GH Bourquin aptly describes it: "Enough green space, large area for walking and cycling, close to dunes and beach." And that is true. Via the Lozerlaan you can walk towards Madestein and Ockenburg estate, and within a quarter of an hour by bike you are at Kijkduin beach.
On the Bouwlust neighbourhood page, residents rate the area 6.9 out of 10 based on 11 reviews. Accessibility scores highest at 7.7, and rightly so. Trams 2 and 3 connect the neighbourhood to The Hague Central and Loosduinen, bus 23 runs towards Rijswijk, and via the Lozerlaan and Erasmusweg you are quickly on the A4 and A12. Den Haag Moerwijk train station is within cycling distance. Safety gets a 7.5, but opinions vary. Michel Pronk calls it "a beautiful neighbourhood" with "friendly neighbours and good shopping facilities", while another resident points to pollution and crime. Beauty (6.1) and education (6.2) are the lowest-scoring categories.
In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is self-sufficient. Shopping centre Leyenburg on the edge of the neighbourhood has an Albert Heijn, Lidl, Action and various specialist shops. In the Zijden Steden en Zichten area you will find primary schools such as De Kleine Wereld and Al Qalam. There are GP practices, a library branch and Wilhelmina sports park with football club ADO Den Haag Amateurvereniging. Zuiderpark, one of the largest city parks in The Hague, borders the neighbourhood directly and offers space for running, playing and events. More information about amenities and neighbourhood plans can be found on the website of the municipality of The Hague.
Is Bouwlust right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of €443,378 and entry-level prices around €225,000, buying an apartment in Bouwlust is more realistic than in many other The Hague neighbourhoods. Compare that with Archipelbuurt or Benoordenhout. The neighbourhood attracts first-time buyers and young families looking for space without paying top dollar. The average disposable income of €28,100 is below The Hague average of €38,600, which fits the neighbourhood's profile. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary and valuation costs. The supply of homes for sale is limited due to the high rental percentage, so be quick when something becomes available. If you are looking for more flexibility, also check out rental properties in Bouwlust.
Searching for a home in Bouwlust via Buurtje.nl
On Buurtje.nl you combine current housing listings with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know where you are moving to. Also check out homes for sale in similar neighbourhoods such as Westbroekpark en Duttendel or Oostduinen, or view the full overview of homes for sale in The Hague.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Bouwlust?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Bouwlust was €443,378, with an average living area of 106 m². Prices ranged from €225,000 to €1,297,000, depending on the type of property and its location within the neighbourhood.
What costs are involved in buying a house in Bouwlust?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupied properties), notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advisory fees for a mortgage advisor. Expect around 4 to 6% of the purchase price in additional costs.
How is the accessibility if you are considering buying a home in Bouwlust?
Bouwlust is well accessible by tram lines 2 and 3 towards Den Haag Centraal and bus line 23 to Rijswijk. Station Den Haag Moerwijk is within cycling distance. By car, you can quickly reach the A4 and A12 via the Lozerlaan and Erasmusweg.
What type of homes can I buy in Bouwlust?
The supply mainly consists of porch flats, gallery apartments, and terraced houses from the 1950s and 1960s. Buying an apartment in Bouwlust is most common, but there are also larger family homes with gardens available. Only 25% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, so supply is relatively limited.
How do residents rate living in Bouwlust?
Residents give Bouwlust a 6.9 out of 10 based on 11 reviews. Accessibility (7.7) and safety (7.5) score the highest. Beauty (6.1) and education (6.2) are rated lower. Residents appreciate the greenery and proximity to dunes and beach, but also mention street litter as a point of attention.
Nothing, I'm living with my in-laws
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly neighbours and good shopping opportunities. Regular meetings are organised to inform residents.
Auto-translated to English by AII wanted a house with a garden with offspring and plant some edible things myself, the harvest is big I give some to neighbours and my children living away from home, the neighbours react a bit strange, neighbours of Dutch origin ask can you eat it, those from other countries are happy with it, well then I think what did you learn at school, mine learned from the school garden where it came from before it lies in the supermarket, but Dutch neighbour lady who asks can you eat it well I think you learn at school from your parents and family where and how your food comes from! children said it doesn't grow in the supermarket! sorry but I just wanted to get this off my chest!
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbours you hardly ever see or suddenly miss. You wonder where they've gone, sometimes due to death when you see someone else with the little dog, but I also chat with complete strangers, wish them good day and good morning, sometimes get a reply but often not, that's fine too, but that's how I was brought up at home and by my dear grandparents on my father's side, grandparents ma fam Brenkman. Only v from photo Grandpa with helmet with point German! I find it a nice neighbourhood, nice shopping centre and shopping centre Leyweg, hospital Leyenburg in the neighbourhood and Westeinde and with a transfer Rode Kruis, so plenty of choice and known or notorious in all three, ha ha!
Auto-translated to English by AIYou see people coming and going, many fellow countrymen, many children of fellow countrymen, occasionally mess in the garden or football in the garden, if they ask nicely I'll give it back, so it's give and take. Only not nice that they throw stones at the windows, I speak to them about it but it goes in one ear and out the other, they are double glazed but still can break. And I'm happy with a small garden, the back is larger, we have fruit trees, I give away fruit, it's edible, think yes, unsprayed, what more could you want! Bus and tram within walking distance, Made Polder, you walk through the parks to Kijkduin, return also on foot as long as it's possible, with sons who still like to take their mother out, and a nice shopping centre, and close to shopping centre Leyweg, walking or by bus, hospital, GP out-of-hours centre, physio, schools in the neighbourhood, although my children are young adults! I want to live here for a good while longer and hope rents don't rise too much! Oh yes, also with our neighbours of Turkish or Moroccan and other backgrounds, nice contact, I am a mixed mum, Dutch mother, German father, regards Mrs Bourquin.
Auto-translated to English by AIIs fine Multicultie enough green, large area for walking and cycling recreation close to dunes and beach and close to the neighbourhood municipalities, walkable as long as it lasts, good public transport connections to visit offspring sometimes some irritation when next to the bins for waste disposal, there is waste next to and on it rubbish lies, then so sweetly the street sweepers will come anyway mum? Mm honestly son see no one sweeping the pavements or streets like before!
Auto-translated to English by AIOften litter on the streets and lots of crime
Auto-translated to English by AIVery good accessibility, bus and tram to the city and plenty of parking spaces. Due to the multicultural society, as a Dutch person you no longer recognise your own country, which is a shame. I would like it if there were also a Dutch cheese shop and butcher, and not just Turkish or Moroccan ones.
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