A grand townhouse in the Archipelbuurt
This imposing terraced house on the Celebesstraat sits in the Archipelbuurt, a stately part of Den Haag where the streets are lined with late-19th-century architecture. With its 1890 construction year, the home carries the character of the area's historic building stock. The asking price is €1,495,000. For context, [terraced houses in Den Haag] vary widely in price, and this particular home sits well above the local average asking price of €951,917.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a herenhuis, a grand terraced house, spread over four floors with nine rooms, seven bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed at 241 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 250 m². The plot measures 138 m² according to both sources. There is a rear garden of 63 m², accessible from the back, with a northwest orientation, plus a balcony. The home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, a central heating boiler, an open fireplace and partial underfloor heating. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in the Archipelbuurt
Residents give the Archipelbuurt an average score of 7.88, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My experience with the neighbourhood is good, everyone looks out for each other and helps where needed, and that's nice to have." Another, who has lived there for 40 years, notes: "If you live somewhere that long, it says a lot about the living pleasure and affordable housing." A third resident, there since 1983, describes it as "cosy and accessible", adding that there is a lot to do and that it is easily reachable by public transport, bike and car. The neighbourhood has around 6,260 inhabitants, with a high share of one-person households at 56 percent. [The Archipelbuurt] is a place where people tend to stay, if the reviews are anything to go by.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is a ten-minute walk, while secondary schools are a bit further out. The BENU Apotheek Nauta is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice, MediCor Gezondheidszorg at Rijswijkseplein, is a short drive. For public transport, the Vredespaleis tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 1, 24 and 28, and the Bankaplein bus stop is nearby with lines 22 and 22B. Den Haag Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. [The municipality of Den Haag] offers all the amenities of a major city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,230,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22 percent above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 16 percent, from €1,060,000 to €1,230,000. As for the address, the area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk, which is common for homes built before 1970, and this property dates from 1890. The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including NassauHuis Makelaardij o.g. and their listing on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Celebesstraat 69, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,495,000 is 22 percent above the WOZ value of €1,230,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between asking price and WOZ is a fact of the listing, and what it means for the eventual sale price is for the market to decide.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a herenhuis, a grand terraced house, with nine rooms, seven bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over four floors. The living area is listed at 241 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 250 m². The plot is 138 m². There is a rear garden of 63 m² with a northwest orientation, accessible from the back, plus a balcony.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent does mention that the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, but no official label has been published. Without a label, the energy performance cannot be compared with other homes in the area.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1890, and that 100 percent of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest amenities and public transport options?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. The BENU Apotheek Nauta is nearby, and the nearest GP practice is MediCor Gezondheidszorg at Rijswijkseplein. For public transport, the Vredespaleis tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 1, 24 and 28, and the Bankaplein bus stop is nearby with lines 22 and 22B. Den Haag Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about the Archipelbuurt?
Residents give the Archipelbuurt an average score of 7.88, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My experience with the neighbourhood is good, everyone looks out for each other and helps where needed, and that's nice to have." Another, who has lived there for 40 years, notes: "If you live somewhere that long, it says a lot about the living pleasure and affordable housing." A third describes it as "cosy and accessible".
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 16 percent, from €1,060,000 to €1,230,000. The value peaked at €1,200,000 in 2022, dipped slightly to €1,190,000 in 2023 and €1,180,000 in 2024, before rising to €1,230,000 in 2025. This development is based on the municipal valuations for each year.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 21 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 17 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are indications at area level, not measurements at this specific home.
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area at 241 m², which is 53 percent larger than the neighbourhood average of 158 m². The BAG registration records 250 m². This makes the home considerably more spacious than most properties in the Archipelbuurt, which is reflected in the asking price.
What is the asking price per square metre?
Based on the agent's listed living area of 241 m², the asking price per square metre is €6,203. This is based on the agent listing, as stated in the data. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €6,333, so this home is priced slightly below that average per square metre.
