Homes for sale in Valkenboskwartier, Den Haag
View the current supply of homes for sale in Valkenboskwartier, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and discover if this district in The Hague suits you.
What does a home cost in the Valkenboskwartier?
The Valkenboskwartier is a neighbourhood where buying and renting are almost evenly split: 46% of the more than 9,750 homes are owner-occupied, the rest are rental. The average WOZ value is €305,000, which is notably lower than The Hague average of €354,000. That sounds attractive, but actual transaction prices are higher. In the past twelve months, 225 homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €395,316, with a range of €175,000 to €900,000. The average floor area is 82 m². The supply mainly consists of upstairs and downstairs apartments in pre-war buildings, interspersed with some larger single-family homes towards the Valkenboslaan. For a current picture of asking prices and selling times, see the overview at the top of this page.
Living in the Valkenboskwartier: an honest picture of a neighbourhood with two faces
The Valkenboskwartier is nestled between the Zuiderpark and the centre of The Hague. The neighbourhood has a distinctly urban character: narrow streets with continuous building lines, many small shops along the Valkenbosplein and the Fahrenheitstraat, and a mix of residents you rarely see in other The Hague neighbourhoods. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and nearly half of households are single-person. You notice this: there is street life, there are eateries and late-night shops, but it is not a quiet family neighbourhood.
On the neighbourhood page of the Valkenboskwartier, residents rate the neighbourhood an average of 4.3 out of 10. That is low, and the reviews are frankly harsh. Several residents complain about open rubbish bags on the street and odour nuisance. One reviewer literally writes: "Very smelly." The sub-score for cleanliness is only 2.3, and green spaces also score low at 2.6. If you are used to the green lanes of Benoordenhout or the parks around Westbroekpark en Duttendel, you will need to adjust here. The nearest real green space is the Zuiderpark, but that lies just outside the neighbourhood. What residents do appreciate is the sense of community: it scores 7.3 out of 10. There are active neighbourhood initiatives and you quickly get to know your neighbours.
In terms of amenities, the Valkenboskwartier is practical. Within walking distance you will find an Albert Heijn and Lidl, and along the Fahrenheitstraat there are various specialist shops and a pharmacy. For primary education, there are, among others, the Koningin Juliana School and OBS De Boog. Secondary schools are a bit further away, towards the centre. Accessibility is reasonable: tram lines 6 and 12 stop in the neighbourhood and take you to The Hague Central in a quarter of an hour. Hollands Spoor station is within cycling distance. By car, via the Loosduinseweg you are quickly on the Utrechtsebaan towards the A12. The sub-score for accessibility (4.4) is disappointing, which may be related to parking problems. Parking is paid in large parts of the neighbourhood and spaces are scarce. Also take a look at the Heesterbuurt area, which is slightly quieter but shares the same amenities. More information about municipal plans for the neighbourhood can be found on the website of the municipality of The Hague.
Does the Valkenboskwartier suit you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of €395,316 and entry-level prices around €175,000 for smaller apartments, buying an apartment in the Valkenboskwartier is achievable for starters and singles. The neighbourhood mainly attracts younger buyers who want to live in an urban setting without paying the prices of the Archipelbuurt. Be honest with yourself: the neighbourhood scores low on cleanliness and green spaces, and overbidding is common in The Hague. In addition to the purchase price, budget for approximately 2% transfer tax, notary costs, and possibly a structural survey, as many properties are pre-war. For families with young children, the neighbourhood is less obvious due to limited play space. If buying in the Valkenboskwartier is not feasible now, also check the rental supply in the neighbourhood as an alternative.
Searching for a home in the Valkenboskwartier
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in the Valkenboskwartier?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in the Valkenboskwartier was €395,316. Prices range from approximately €175,000 for a small apartment to €900,000 for the largest homes. The average floor area of sold homes is 82 m².
What type of owner-occupied homes can you find in the Valkenboskwartier?
The supply mainly consists of pre-war upstairs and downstairs flats and apartments. Single-family homes are also available, but less common. Many properties have characteristic details, but always request a structural survey due to the age of the homes.
How is the accessibility if you buy a home in the Valkenboskwartier?
Tram lines 6 and 12 stop in the neighbourhood and take you to Den Haag Centraal in about fifteen minutes. Hollands Spoor station is within cycling distance. By car, you can quickly reach the A12 via the Loosduinseweg. Parking is paid and spaces are scarce.
What is the WOZ value in the Valkenboskwartier compared to Den Haag?
The average WOZ value in the Valkenboskwartier is €305,000, while the municipal average of Den Haag is €354,000. This makes the neighbourhood relatively affordable within the city, although transaction prices are generally higher than the WOZ value.
What additional costs should I consider when buying a home in the Valkenboskwartier?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax (or 0% if you are a first-time buyer under 35 and the home is below the threshold), notary and land registry costs, and possibly appraisal and advisory fees. Given the pre-war construction, a structural survey is strongly recommended. Budget for €5,000 to €10,000 in additional costs.
Very nice neighbourhood, near the centre and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AIit smells very bad
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite noisy neighbourhood because you live next to a busy road, but otherwise always a very nice neighbourhood. You can live here in larger or smaller homes. It's tidy and you're quickly in the centre of The Hague or at the beach, for example. Lovely people around you. It's a 5-minute walk from the Albert Heijn. There are also small shops within walking distance. There's a good driving school, Phillipo.
Auto-translated to English by AIA normal neighbourhood, not busy or anything like that. Lots of shops nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs far as the hygienic condition is concerned, there is much room for improvement. This by making offenders clean up their own mess and imposing much higher fines. This does mean that there should be better monitoring and that the supervisory service should not just drive by. This prevents nuisance from pests and pollution. But it also gives a safer feeling for the entire neighbourhood.
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