A grand home in a leafy corner of The Hague
This semi-detached house on Van Lennepweg 44 sits in Westbroekpark, a quiet pocket of Den Haag where the streets are lined with mature trees and the sea is never far away. The asking price of €2,450,000 is on the high side, which is a precomputed verdict against the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Den Haag in this area is €1,517,083, so this home asks a premium of 61% above that figure.
A century-old herenhuis with generous proportions
Built in 1904, this herenhuis spans five floors and offers 12 rooms, including 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The living area is 302 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 303 m²; the plot is 391 m² in both sources. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, which is not the most efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price per square metre is €8,113, based on the agent's floor area.
Life in Westbroekpark
Westbroekpark is a small, established neighbourhood with about 1,055 residents, half of whom are 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Den Haag give their living environment an average score of 7.58, based on 207 reviews. One resident says: "A fine neighbourhood and very safe. The neighbourhood is clean and the people are generally friendly and helpful." Another notes: "Well accessible, quiet neighbourhood," though they add that "the neighbourhood is deteriorating. Often rubbish at underground containers. Many wrong parkers." A third resident mentions "lots of green and diverse playgrounds, close to the hospital and fire station so many sirens." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of housing, with 60% of homes built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Westbroekpark neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a ten-minute walk away, with an Albert Heijn and a Hoogvliet. For primary education, De Parachute is about 4.6 km away, and the nearest secondary school, Corbulo Tech & Design College, is 5.1 km. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk I. van Dongen is in Wassenaar, 3.6 km away, while the pharmacy Apotheek Duin is just under a kilometre from the door. The nearest tram stop, Wagenaarweg, is on your doorstep with tram line 9, and bus stops Badhuisweg and Plesmanweg are just around the corner with lines 22 and 22B. Den Haag Centraal station is about 3 km away. The municipality of Den Haag offers all this and more, as described on the municipality of Den Haag.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €2,000,000, and the asking price is 22% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €1,225,000 to €2,000,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication: 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Residence Makelaars and Residence Makelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Van Lennepweg 44, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €2,450,000 is 22% above the WOZ value of €2,000,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,517,083, being 61% higher. Per square metre, the asking price is €8,113, which is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €6,815 per m².
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
This herenhuis, built in 1904, spans five floors and contains 12 rooms in total. There are 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The living area is 302 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 303 m². The plot measures 391 m². The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, which is not the most efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €2,000,000. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 63%, from €1,225,000 in 2020 to €2,000,000 in 2025. The asking price is 22% above the current WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The figure reflects the general noise exposure in the surrounding area, which may vary depending on the exact position of the home and the time of day.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1904, and 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. The indication does not mean there are actual foundation problems, but it is a signal that the risk is not low.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water on the street or garden during intense rainfall. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050, which means the area may feel warm during hot periods. These are area-level indications, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn at 1.2 km and Hoogvliet at 1.3 km, both about a ten-minute walk. For primary education, De Parachute is 4.6 km away, and the Bloemcampschool is 4.7 km. The nearest secondary school is Corbulo Tech & Design College at 5.1 km. There are also several other schools within 5 km, including Stichting Kievietschool and Sint-Maartenscollege.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Wagenaarweg, just 94 metres away, served by tram line 9. Bus stops Badhuisweg and Plesmanweg are 269 and 355 metres away, both served by bus lines 22 and 22B. The nearest train station is Den Haag Centraal, about 3 km away. These stops provide connections within the city, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Westbroekpark is a small neighbourhood with about 1,055 residents, half of whom are 65 or older. The housing stock is mixed, with 60% of homes built before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Den Haag give their living environment an average score of 7.58 out of 10, based on 207 reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is "fine and very safe," while another mentions "lots of green and diverse playgrounds," but also notes "many sirens" from the nearby hospital and fire station.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
In the Westbroekpark neighbourhood, there are currently 6 homes for sale. The average asking price is €1,517,083, with a median of €1,196,250. Prices range from €750,000 to €2,790,000. The average asking price per square metre is €6,815, and the average living area is 224 m². In the past period, 14 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €1,292,429.
