Homes for sale in Ypenburg, Den Haag
View the current supply of homes for sale in Ypenburg, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare prices, sizes and neighbourhoods.
What does a home cost in Ypenburg?
Ypenburg is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: 57% of the more than 9,700 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €467,000, significantly higher than The Hague average of €354,000. That difference says something about the type of homes here. You'll find many spacious single-family homes, semi-detached houses and also detached houses, especially in neighbourhoods like Bosweide and Tedingerbroek. In the past twelve months, 72 homes were sold for an average purchase price of €679,743, with a range of €395,000 to €2,247,000. The average living area of 143 m² confirms the picture: this is not a neighbourhood of small apartments. Those considering buying an apartment in Ypenburg will mainly find them in the Singels neighbourhood and around the shopping centre. At the top of this page, view the current listings and the average asking price for the most recent status.
Living in Ypenburg: green family area with rough edges
Ypenburg was built in the late 1990s and early 2000s on the site of the former airfield. You can tell from the layout: wide avenues, lots of greenery, playgrounds within walking distance and a clear structure. The neighbourhood scores a 7.7 on Buurtje.nl, based on 13 resident reviews. Accessibility gets the highest sub-score (8.2) and that's correct. Station Ypenburg is on the Randstadrail (line E), which gets you to Den Haag Centraal in a quarter of an hour. The A12 and A4 are reachable within a few minutes, and you're quickly on the motorway towards Rotterdam or Leiden. Resident Livienna, who has lived there for almost 17 years, writes: "It's located along the motorway, it's super easy to reach."
For families, there is plenty to do. The De Bras neighbourhood has two primary schools centrally located in the area, a community centre and several playgrounds. Resident Bart gives an 8.9 and specifically mentions the active neighbourhood association that organises activities almost monthly. Education therefore scores an 8.0 among residents. There are several primary schools in the area, including De Springplank and De Kleine Wereld. For daily shopping, you have Vroondaal shopping centre and the shopping centre on Laan van Hoornwijck with an Albert Heijn, Jumbo and various specialist shops. The Ypenburgse Bos and the Bieslandse Bos are literally around the corner, which explains the green score of 7.8.
But to be fair: not everyone is equally enthusiastic. The community score is the lowest at 6.9. Resident Imani warns about nuisance from loitering youths at the shopping centre and had trouble with unpleasant neighbours. Resident Dj confirms that parking pressure is increasing because surrounding areas have introduced paid parking, while Ypenburg (partly) still has free parking. In the evenings it can be more restless, and according to several residents, people drive too fast. These are not dealbreakers for most buyers, but it's good to know. More experiences and all sub-scores can be found on the Ypenburg neighbourhood page.
Does Ypenburg suit you as a buyer?
With an average household income of €44,600 and an average purchase price of almost €680,000, buying a home in Ypenburg is mainly reserved for dual-income earners and movers. The largest group of households consists of families with children (5,410 households), and that is precisely the target group that fits best here. First-time buyers with a smaller budget can look at De Venen or Morgenweide where more compact homes are located. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs can quickly add up to an extra €10,000. Overbidding is not always necessary in this price range, but it happens regularly with popular terraced houses. If you find the purchase prices too high, you can also look at rental homes in Ypenburg as an alternative.
Searching for a home in Ypenburg and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what kind of neighbourhood you get with it. Want to compare? Then also check the supply in Benoordenhout or Westbroekpark en Duttendel for similar green residential areas. Or explore the broader supply of homes for sale in The Hague. Read more about the municipality on the page of The Hague or on the municipality website.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Ypenburg?
Over the past 12 months, the average purchase price in Ypenburg was €679,743. Prices range from €395,000 to €2,247,000, depending on the type of home and the neighbourhood. The average WOZ value is €467,000, well above The Hague's average of €354,000.
What types of homes can I buy in Ypenburg?
Ypenburg mainly has spacious single-family homes, semi-detached houses and detached houses. The average living area is 143 m². There are also apartments available, particularly around the shopping centre and in the Singels neighbourhood. The district was built in the late 1990s, so the homes are relatively new.
Is Ypenburg a good neighbourhood to buy a home with children?
Ypenburg is popular with families. The largest group of households are families with children (5,410). There are several primary schools, many playgrounds, an active neighbourhood association and green parks within walking distance. Residents rate education an 8.0 and green spaces a 7.8. However, some residents report nuisance from loitering youths near the shopping centre.
How is the accessibility if I am considering buying a home in Ypenburg?
Accessibility scores an 8.2 among residents. Ypenburg station (Randstadrail line E) takes you to The Hague Central in about 15 minutes. The A12 and A4 motorways are reachable within minutes. You can quickly get onto the motorway towards Rotterdam or Leiden.
What additional costs should I factor in when buying in Ypenburg?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary costs, valuation costs and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. Budget around €10,000 to €15,000 in additional costs. For popular homes in Ypenburg, bidding above the asking price sometimes occurs, so also take that into account in your budget.
Pleasant living close to amenities and nature area.
Auto-translated to English by AIIf something is going on, the neighbours often want to help or offer a sympathetic ear! Actually, nothing really crazy ever happens in the neighbourhood, only people often drive too fast late at night. When the bins are full, all the residents report it and they are emptied quickly, which I personally find very nice. The neighbourhood and the residents keep the area very tidy and clean, I feel privileged to live in such a beautiful place.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for almost 17 years, it's a beautiful neighbourhood, lots of lovely families, schools, a big park, you name it, it's great, it's very clean here, it's located near the motorway, it's super easy to reach
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I first moved here, I thought, oh nice, a nice quiet neighbourhood, but that quickly faded. I myself have aggressive neighbours who throw their joints everywhere and just move your things without asking. Way too many loitering youths in the area, they terrorise the shopping centre every evening, and there's just nothing fun here. It's dirty everywhere, there's litter and rubbish, and it just stinks.
Auto-translated to English by AIForest and park around the corner, 2 schools centrally located in the neighbourhood, community centre, many playgrounds and a sports club. There is a lot to do in the Bras, especially for primary school-aged children. The neighbourhood association is active and organises a fun activity almost every month.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe part where I live is very social, but you notice that the neighbourhood is deteriorating; more rubbish is left on the streets and it's more restless in the evening. We also experience enormous parking pressure because everything around our neighbourhood has become paid parking, but not here, even though we applied for it. The fact that there is a lot of greenery in our neighbourhood gives a nice feeling. Public transport is very good; you have access to bus, tram and train, making it easy to get anywhere. The motorway is also easily accessible.
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