Homes for sale in Van Hoytemastraat en omgeving, Den Haag

House prices and market figures for Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings, Den Haag

The owner-occupied market in Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings is among the strongest in Den Haag. With 74% owner-occupied homes in the housing stock, this is a pronounced home-owning neighbourhood, with private landlords accounting for the remaining 26%. There are simply no social housing units. The average WOZ value is €672,000, which is already well above the Den Haag average of €354,000. Compared to the surrounding district owner-occupied homes in Benoordenhout (WOZ €624,000), the neighbourhood is also slightly higher, underscoring its desirability.

Over the past twelve months, 19 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €800,342 and a range from €289,500 to €1,325,000. The average home has an area of 158 m², which works out to a price of approximately €5,065 per square metre. The supply ranges from spacious upper-floor apartments and townhouses to detached villas on the edge of the Haagse Bos. At the top of this page, you can see the current asking prices and available homes for the most recent market situation.

Living in Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings, Den Haag

Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings form a quiet, green enclave on the eastern side of Benoordenhout, close to the Haagse Bos. The streets here are wide, the trees old, and the homes imposing. It mainly consists of early twentieth-century buildings: stately townhouses, double upper-floor apartments with high ceilings, and a few villas dating back to when this was the city's outer edge. There is little new construction, and that is precisely what many residents appreciate.

The neighbourhood has a quiet, almost village-like character despite its location in a large city. Children cycle to school, dogs are walked in the Haagse Bos, which starts within walking distance, and the terraces on the Laan van Meerdervoort are a few minutes away by bike. For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood: the Jumbo and Albert Heijn on the Laan van Meerdervoort cover the basics, and for something more extensive, the shopping centre on Fahrenheitstraat is a short bike ride away. Schools are well represented: primary school De Archipel and Sorghvliet are well-known names in the area, and the international circuit is also easily accessible via the nearby Statenkwartier.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores solidly. Tram 1 and tram 17 run along the Laan van Meerdervoort towards the centre of Den Haag, and by bike you can reach Den Haag Centraal station in fifteen minutes. For motorists, the A12 via the Utrechtsebaan is quickly accessible. Parking is paid or regulated on most streets, which can be a point of annoyance for residents during busy periods.

Residents describe the neighbourhood as a place you don't want to leave quickly. On the neighbourhood page for Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings with all resident reviews and neighbourhood data, you can read what is really going on. One resident writes: "It's quiet, green, and yet close to everything. The neighbours know each other, and the Haagse Bos is literally around the corner. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else." Recurring criticisms are the high parking pressure on busy days and the limited supply of owner-occupied homes, which makes the market competitive.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Nassaubuurt and Duinzigt, Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings are slightly more exclusive in terms of price level and home size. Arendsdorp and Uilennest sometimes offer a slightly more accessible entry level within the same district. The atmosphere in all these neighbourhoods is similar: quiet, green, and highly educated. 76% of residents have a high level of education, the median income is €68,700 per year, and the labour participation rate is 65%.

Who is an owner-occupied home in Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings interesting for?

This neighbourhood mainly attracts families and home-movers seeking space, peace, and a good school environment. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, and households with children are well represented. First-time buyers will hardly find an affordable entry level here: with an average purchase price of over €800,000 and a lower limit of nearly €290,000 for the smallest homes, substantial personal assets or a high income are necessary. Overbidding is more the rule than the exception in this neighbourhood, especially for the common mid-sized homes. Those who want to explore the neighbourhood without buying immediately can also look at rental homes in Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings

Residents particularly appreciate the neighbourhood for its combination of greenery, peace, and urban proximity. The scores for liveability and safety are consistently high, while accessibility by car and parking score slightly lower. One resident sums it up aptly: "Van Hoytemastraat has everything you want: trees, space, friendly neighbours, and the Haagse Bos as your back garden. Only parking is sometimes a puzzle." Read all reviews and neighbourhood scores on the neighbourhood overview page.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl, you will not only find the current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, but also resident reviews, district data, and neighbourhood scores in one place. This way, you can better assess whether living in Van Hoytemastraat and surroundings suits you before planning a viewing. Want to search more broadly? Then check the supply in the Benoordenhout district, compare with neighbourhoods like Belgisch Park or Archipelbuurt, or explore the full overview of owner-occupied homes in Den Haag. More information about municipal housing policy and permits can be found on the website of the municipality of Den Haag.