Homes for sale in Kortenbos, Den Haag

House prices and market figures in Kortenbos, The Hague

Kortenbos is a neighbourhood where the owner-occupied market is relatively small: only 26% of the more than 4,700 homes are owner-occupied, while 74% are rental properties. This limits supply, and you notice that in the prices. The average purchase price over the past year was €459,270, with a range from €220,000 to €2,900,000. With an average living area of 84 m², that works out to about €5,467 per square metre. The WOZ value in Kortenbos is €317,000, which is lower than the average for the district Centrum (€345,000) and also below The Hague's municipal average of €354,000. This difference shows that Kortenbos is still relatively affordable in terms of valuation for a city centre neighbourhood, although actual transaction prices are considerably higher than the WOZ values. The supply mainly consists of apartments, from compact two- or three-room apartments to more spacious upper-floor flats and the occasional townhouse. At the top of this page, view the current housing supply and the average selling time to get a good picture of the current market.

Living in Kortenbos: city centre neighbourhood with its own rhythm

Kortenbos is nestled between Grote Marktstraat, Spui and Bierkade, right in the heart of The Hague. It is a neighbourhood that does not immediately catch your eye when you walk through it, because Kortenbos seamlessly merges into the bustle of the city centre. Yet it has its own character. The buildings are a mix of pre-war properties, post-war housing blocks and newer apartments. Along Gedempte Gracht and Lutherse Burgwal you will find narrow streets with an urban, compact atmosphere. It is not a neighbourhood of front gardens and playgrounds, but of balconies, roof terraces and the sound of the city around you.

The residents of Kortenbos are predominantly young and single. Of the 7,880 inhabitants, the largest group (2,900) falls in the 25 to 45 age category, and no fewer than 3,000 households are single-person. The married percentage is low at 21%. That fits the type of neighbourhood: central, urban, with short distances to work, hospitality and culture. The average income of €37,900 is slightly below that of the broader district Centrum (€39,400) and the municipality The Hague (€38,600).

In terms of amenities, there is little lacking. Supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Jumbo are within walking distance, as are the shops around Grote Marktstraat and Spui. For education, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, such as the Haagse Schoolvereniging on Nassaulaan, a bit further away. Sports facilities are mainly found outside the neighbourhood, but Zuiderpark and Malieveld are quickly accessible by bike. Green space is scarce in Kortenbos itself, although Koekamp and Lange Voorhout offer some respite a few minutes' walk away.

Accessibility is excellent. Tram stops at Spui and Grote Marktstraat connect you to Den Haag Centraal (five minutes), Scheveningen and Loosduinen. Den Haag Centraal station and Hollands Spoor station are both within walking distance. By car, you can quickly reach the A12 via Utrechtsebaan. Residents rate accessibility an 8.0.

On the residents page of Kortenbos, the neighbourhood scores an 8.1 out of 10. Notably high are the scores for safety (10.0) and education (10.0), while the sense of community scores the lowest at 6.0. That is recognisable: in a city centre neighbourhood with many single-person households, you get to know your neighbours less quickly. One resident writes: "Safe neighbourhood, everything within walking distance, but it is not the place where you spontaneously ring your neighbours' doorbell." If you compare Kortenbos with neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Voorhout or Zuidwal, you notice that the character is similarly urban, but Kortenbos feels a bit more like a through neighbourhood due to its proximity to shopping streets. The neighbourhood Uilebomen is nearby and has a similar structure, but is slightly quieter.

Does a home for sale in Kortenbos suit you?

Kortenbos is mainly interesting for first-time buyers and young professionals who want to buy an apartment in the city centre. The combination of a relatively lower WOZ value and the central location makes it attractive, but be realistic: the average transaction price of €459,270 is well above the WOZ, and for popular apartments, bidding above the asking price is common. Families with children will find little outdoor space and play areas here, so for them, districts such as Benoordenhout or Belgisch Park are more logical. Do you have a smaller budget? Then also check out the rental properties in Kortenbos as an intermediate step.

What residents say about Kortenbos

Kortenbos receives an overall score of 8.1 out of 10 from residents, based on 1 review. The highest scores go to safety and education (both 10.0), while the sense of community scores the lowest at 6.0. "Safe neighbourhood, everything within walking distance, but it is not the place where you spontaneously ring your neighbours' doorbell," says one resident. Curious about all the reviews and neighbourhood data? View the full neighbourhood page of Kortenbos.

Compare homes for sale in and around Kortenbos

On Buurtje.nl you will not only find the current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, but also neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data that you will not find bundled anywhere else. This way you can assess whether Kortenbos suits you before planning a viewing. Want to search more broadly? Then also check out the supply in the district Centrum, compare with districts such as Westbroekpark en Duttendel or Oostduinen, or view all homes for sale in The Hague. More information about living and life in the city can also be found on the website of the municipality of The Hague.