Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Dr. J. Presserstraat sits in a quiet, green corner of Den Haag. With 115 m² of living space and a C energy label, it's a solid family home that feels cared for. The asking price of €535,000 is 15% above the neighbourhood average of €464,000, which puts it on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Den Haag.
Houtwijk is a residential area with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street." Another adds: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other." A third review notes it's a "quiet residential area with lots of greenery" and "hardly any nuisance." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.4 out of 10. The area is mostly families and older residents, with a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Houtwijk.
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For schools, the nearest primary is a short walk, and secondary schools are a ten-minute cycle. The park is on your doorstep, perfect for a morning stroll or letting the kids play. The municipality Den Haag keeps the area well-maintained, with clean streets and plenty of green spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Olsthoorn NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Dr. J. Presserstraat 52, 'S-Gravenhage
Very good · 3 residents
I've been living in Houtwijk for a while now and overall I'm very satisfied with the neighbourhood. What I particularly experience as positive are the people here. The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere on the street. The area is also clean and well-maintained, which gives a nice and cared-for feeling. Moreover, it feels very safe here; I feel at ease in the surroundings at any time of day. What I find less pleasant is the accessibility of Houtwijk by public transport. There are buses and trams, but the service is limited and connections to other parts of the city are sometimes a bit cumbersome or time-consuming. This makes it difficult for people without a car to get to other places quickly. All in all, I think Houtwijk is a nice and quiet place to live, especially because of the friendly neighbours, the cleanliness and the feeling of safety. Hopefully public transport will be better organised in the future.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by. Actually, this is the perfect neighbourhood. Everyone neatly cleans up the mess on the street, the houses are beautiful and well-insulated, green spaces are next to the centre which is also nice and spacious. Moreover, there is plenty to do for the children. Accessibility by both public transport and car is fine.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours. Hardly any nuisance. The only downside is no shops in the immediate vicinity.
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About Dr. J. Presserstraat 52, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price is 15% above the average asking price in Houtwijk (€464,000) and also above the median of €495,000. However, homes here sell for an average of €459,519, so the price is on the high side. Whether it's fair depends on the condition and your budget.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house from 1982. In Houtwijk, 36% of homes have label A, 19% label B, and 33% label C. A C label means moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs will be reasonable but not as low as a modern A-label home.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so commuting by train requires a bus or bike ride first. Residents mention that buses and trams are available but connections can be time-consuming. For car owners, the area is well-connected.
Reviews describe neighbours as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. One resident says: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other." Another notes a "pleasant atmosphere on the street." It's a community-minded area.
Yes, a Lidl is 590 m away and an Albert Heijn is 660 m, both within a short walk. The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away, and secondary schools are 1.4 km. A park is just 0.2 km from the house.
Residents feel safe. One review says: "It feels very safe here; I feel at ease in the surroundings at any time of day." Another mentions "hardly any nuisance." The area has 620 reported crimes for 12,720 residents, which is moderate.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houtwijk