Homes for sale in Transvaalkwartier, Den Haag
View the current supply of homes for sale in Transvaalkwartier, The Hague. Compare prices, check neighbourhood scores and read what residents think of the area.
What does a home cost in Transvaalkwartier?
Transvaalkwartier is a neighbourhood where rental properties dominate: 73% of the more than 6,170 homes are rented, only 27% are owner-occupied. This makes the supply of homes for sale relatively scarce. The average WOZ value is €259,000, well below The Hague average of €354,000. However, actual sale prices are higher: in the past twelve months, 81 homes changed hands for an average of €337,207. The range runs from around €175,000 for a compact apartment to €575,000 for larger homes. The average living area of 85 m² indicates that the supply mainly consists of apartments and upper-floor homes, with the occasional single-family house. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Transvaalkwartier: a working-class neighbourhood with character and short lines
Transvaalkwartier is a true Hague working-class neighbourhood, just behind the city centre. Residents on the neighbourhood page of Transvaalkwartier give the area a 7.7 out of 10. Accessibility (9.0) and amenities (8.7) score notably high. Resident Salima puts it aptly: "A chill place where everything you need is there, besides being behind the centre of The Hague." You notice that proximity daily. Along Paul Krugerstraat and Hobbemastraat you'll find dozens of shops, from Turkish bakeries and greengrocers to hair salons and small supermarkets. For larger groceries, there is a Lidl on the edge of the neighbourhood. Within walking distance are primary schools such as Koningin Beatrixschool and Dr. J.P. Thijsseschool, and there are several daycare centres.
Accessibility is a major plus. Tram lines 6, 11 and 12 stop at Hoefkade and along Vaillantlaan, getting you to Den Haag Centraal in ten minutes. Hollands Spoor station is less than two kilometres away by bike. By car, you can quickly take the Neherkade onto the A12 towards Utrecht or Rotterdam. Resident Gwenny writes: "Good and quiet life, no problems. We help each other and live together." That mutual involvement is reflected in the community score (8.0). At the same time, honesty is in order. The score for cleanliness is the lowest at 6.3, and resident Najat also mentions this: "Often mess on the street and around the container." The municipality is actively addressing this, but it remains a point of attention.
In terms of green space, the neighbourhood scores a 7.0. Transvaalpark offers some space for walking or playing, but for truly expansive parks you need to cycle to Zuiderpark, about ten minutes away. The neighbourhood consists of three sub-areas, each with its own character. In Transvaalkwartier-Noord you are closest to the centre, the middle section is quieter, and Transvaalkwartier-Zuid borders the Schilderswijk. The safety score of 8.6 is notably positive and contradicts the image some outsiders have of the neighbourhood. Anyone wanting to know more about living in Transvaalkwartier would do well to read the resident reviews on the neighbourhood page.
Does Transvaalkwartier suit you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of €337,207, buying a home in Transvaalkwartier is considerably more affordable than in many other Hague neighbourhoods. This makes the area interesting for first-time buyers and young households, especially given the large group of 25- to 45-year-olds already living here. However, note that the supply of homes for sale is limited due to the high rental share, so overbidding does occur. In addition to the purchase price, factor in additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and estate agent fees. Those looking to buy an apartment in Transvaalkwartier will find the most supply. If you don't succeed directly on the owner-occupied market, also check out the rental properties in Transvaalkwartier as an interim solution. Always compare the broader supply of homes for sale in The Hague.
Searching for a home in Transvaalkwartier via Buurtje.nl
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Feel free to compare Transvaalkwartier with other districts in The Hague, such as the green Belgisch Park or the quieter Benoordenhout. More information about municipal plans and neighbourhood renewal can be found on the website of the municipality of The Hague.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a home in Transvaalkwartier?
The average purchase price in Transvaalkwartier over the past twelve months was €337,207. Prices range from around €175,000 for a smaller apartment to €575,000 for larger homes. This is lower than the Hague average, making the neighbourhood attractive for first-time buyers.
What type of home can I expect to buy in Transvaalkwartier?
The supply consists largely of apartments and upper-floor homes, with an average floor area of 85 m². Single-family homes come onto the market less frequently. Only 27% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, so supply is relatively limited.
How is the accessibility if I buy a home in Transvaalkwartier?
Accessibility scores a 9.0 among residents. Tram lines 6, 11 and 12 connect the neighbourhood with the city centre and Den Haag Centraal. Hollands Spoor station is within cycling distance and via the Neherkade you have quick access to the A12.
What is the WOZ value in Transvaalkwartier compared to Den Haag?
The average WOZ value in Transvaalkwartier is €259,000, while the municipal average for Den Haag is €354,000. That difference of nearly €100,000 makes buying a home in Transvaalkwartier financially more accessible than in many other Hague neighbourhoods.
What additional costs should I consider when buying an apartment in Transvaalkwartier?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary fees for the deed of transfer and possibly the mortgage deed, and estate agent fees if you use a buying agent. For apartments, it is wise to also check the VvE contribution and the maintenance plan.
People keep to themselves, little to no nuisance, only parking is minimal.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood and quiet life, no problems. Help each other and live together and chat with each other
Auto-translated to English by AIVery good and working on the change of the neighbourhood and also doing activities in the neighbourhood house.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Transvaal from a young age, so I haven't really been able to experience other neighbourhoods, but it's a chill place where everything you need is, besides being behind the centre of The Hague.
Auto-translated to English by AITransvaal is a working-class neighbourhood, which can be very cosy but also very busy. Often arguments due to Eastern Europeans and a lot of rubbish on the street and around the container. Perhaps the warning could also be in Turkish/Bulgarian. The municipality does work very hard to keep it clean. Many amenities in the form of shops with foreign products, the Haagse Markt, etc. Enough schools. There could be more green spaces. Many elderly people live completely alone in a 5/6-room house, while on the other hand entire families have to make do with 1/2 rooms. These elderly people should really be offered a better deal: a smaller home, but without suddenly having to pay much more rent. Plenty of play areas, both for little ones and older children (football cages, for example). The community centre also offers many opportunities for both children and adults. Various activities to keep the youth off the streets. In short, I enjoy living here very much.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 20 years, also went to primary school here. It's a busy neighbourhood where a lot happens, there are many shops, but actually not much to do.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn this neighbourhood there are several playgrounds, and many tram and bus stops. So it is easy to reach and there is the possibility to move around quickly if you want to go somewhere and you don't have a front garden. There are also many small shops and supermarkets in the area. Dentists, GPs, pharmacies, shops, supermarkets etc. are all in the neighbourhood (within walking distance). The same goes for primary schools, there are many different primary schools in the area. I am largely satisfied with the community. Especially those on my street and around it. Unfortunately, there is occasionally some litter around the waste containers in the neighbourhood. Overall, I am satisfied with my neighbourhood.
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