End-of-terrace houses for sale in Den Haag

The Hague has more corner houses than you think, but they are disappearing fast

The Hague is built on contrasts: wide avenues in Benoordenhout, narrow streets in Duindorp, terraced housing from the reconstruction period in the Bomen- en Bloemenbuurt. This makes the city interesting for anyone looking for a corner house. Corner houses come in all shapes and sizes here, from wide 1930s corner houses with side bay windows to compact urban corner houses in working-class neighbourhoods near the sea. The supply is varied, but the pace is high. If you want to buy a corner house in The Hague, you need to act fast.

View the current supply in the overview at the top of this page. Below you will find practical information about the market, the neighbourhoods, and what you need to check extra carefully with this type of home.

What you need to know about corner houses in The Hague

A corner house has advantages that count extra in The Hague: a side driveway is often the only way to park a car in many streets, and extra windows on the side facade can sometimes make the difference between a dark and a light home in the densely built streets of The Hague. This makes corner houses popular here with families, but also with buyers who work from home and need a separate room or a larger garden.

The supply is mainly in the higher segment. The Hague is an expensive city, and corner houses command a premium because they are scarce and functionally attractive. Anyone looking at all homes for sale in The Hague will see that corner houses form a small part of the total supply. This explains the competition.

Seven tips for buying a corner house

• Check the foundation of the side wall separately. With corner houses, the side wall is often an exterior wall that has been exposed to moisture and wind for years. Have a structural survey carried out that explicitly pays attention to the side wall and the adjoining roof.
• Ask about easements on the side plot. Neighbours or the municipality may have rights over the side piece (passage, pipes). This is stated in the deed but is rarely mentioned spontaneously during viewings.
• Check the HOA situation for apartment-like corner houses. Some corner houses in The Hague are split or fall under a small HOA. Ask about the reserve fund and the annual contribution for the shared side wall.
• Be early for new listings. Corner houses in The Hague are rarely listed for more than a week without viewing requests. Set up a search and use the free Buurtje.nl app for push notifications as soon as new supply appears. Download via App Store or Google Play, the app is free.
• Pay attention to the parking permit zone. The Hague has strict parking regulations. With a corner house with a driveway or carport, it is essential to know whether the driveway also requires a permit application or whether a driveway exemption already exists.
• Ask about the WOZ value of the plot. Corner houses often have a larger plot, which increases the WOZ value. This has consequences for municipal taxes and the amount of transfer tax.
• Compare the energy labels carefully. The extra side wall of a corner house results in more wall surface and therefore more heat loss. A lower energy label than for a terraced house is common. Factor this into your monthly costs.

Neighbourhoods where corner houses are worth considering

Not every neighbourhood in The Hague has an equal supply of corner houses. Below is a selection of neighbourhoods with good resident ratings and their own character.

• Belgisch Park (resident rating 8.9/10): quiet villa neighbourhood near the coast, with wide streets and many detached and corner houses from the early twentieth century. Scarce supply, high asking prices.
• Benoordenhout (8.5/10): diplomatic neighbourhood with avenues and 1930s architecture. Corner houses here are often wide, with side entrance and garage. Popular with families with children at international schools.
• Bomen- en Bloemenbuurt (8.5/10): compact reconstruction neighbourhood, relatively affordable for The Hague. Corner houses here are smaller but often have a larger side plot than you would expect.
• Geuzen- en Statenkwartier (8.3/10): urban neighbourhood with lots of street life, good restaurants and a mix of buyers. Corner houses here are popular because of the location and the level of amenities.
• Duindorp (8.1/10): working-class neighbourhood near the beach, with a strong neighbourhood identity. Corner houses here are more compact and cheaper than in the villa neighbourhoods, but the location compensates a lot.

View reviews and neighbourhood data of The Hague for a complete overview per neighbourhood, including safety, amenities and accessibility.

Want to search more broadly than The Hague?

The housing market in The Hague is tight, and corner houses are the scarcest segment within it. It pays to also look at corner houses in Rotterdam, where the supply is larger and prices in some neighbourhoods are lower. The connection via the A4 and the intercity makes Rotterdam a realistic alternative for many Hague seekers. For those who do not necessarily want to live in the city, the area between the two cities also offers interesting options.

Considering renting instead of buying? Then also check the supply of corner houses for rent in The Hague as a temporary solution while you continue searching.