Kanaalweg 2A
Visserijbuurt, Den Haag
AreaA grand villa on the edge of Scheveningen
This imposing terraced house on Kanaalweg 2A sits in the Visserijbuurt, a stone's throw from the sea and the bustle of Scheveningen. Built in 1902, it is a home with real presence, set in a residential area with a sheltered position. With a price of €2,950,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, that is 491% above the average asking price of €498,895 in the Visserijbuurt, and it is also well above the average for terraced houses in Den Haag.
Four floors of living space
Inside, this villa offers 14 rooms, including 11 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The agent lists the living area at 425 m², while the BAG registration records 472 m². The plot is 478 m² according to both. There is a southwest-facing back garden of 152 m². The home has roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in the Visserijbuurt
Residents of the wider Scheveningen district give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice working-class neighbourhood" with "pleasant living in a neighbourhood with lots of children". Another notes that "tourism is big, but visitors are usually up for a chat", and mentions the cosy small shops just behind the tourist coast. The reviews reflect a mixed picture, with some comments about rubbish and vacancy on the Keizerstraat. The neighbourhood itself has around 4,080 inhabitants, with a high proportion of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Visserijbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Scheveningen pharmacy is also close by. The GP practice is a bit further out. For public transport, bus line 21 stops at Rusthoekstraat on your doorstep, and tram line 1 at Frankenslag just around the corner. Den Haag Centraal station is a short drive away. The wider area offers plenty of amenities, all part of the municipality of Den Haag.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €2,100,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 40% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 29%, from €1,625,000 to €2,100,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB, which is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970. The climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and flood risk, and medium for heat stress, both now and in 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rotsvast Den Haag.
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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 Kanaalweg 2A, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €2,950,000 is 40% above the WOZ value of €2,100,000, 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 average asking price in the Visserijbuurt, which is €498,895.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this villa has 14 rooms, including 11 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The living area is listed at 425 m², while the BAG registration records 472 m². There is a southwest-facing back garden of 152 m². The home has roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home does have roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It is based on the fact that the property was built before 1970, and that 100% of the buildings in this postcode area were built before that year. The indication comes from public risk data.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 53 dB, which is above the Dutch noise norm. This is an area-level indication based on public data from 2022, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The home is set in a residential area with a sheltered position, according to the agent.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner at about 309 metres, with an Albert Heijn at 536 metres and an Aldi at 586 metres. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is about 5.3 km away, and the Bloemcampschool is at 5.7 km. The nearest secondary school is Corbulo Tech & Design College at about 5.9 km.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 21 stops at Rusthoekstraat, about 116 metres from the home, and at Scheveningseweg at 231 metres. Tram line 1 stops at Frankenslag, about 159 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Haag Centraal, at about 3.6 km. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Scheveningen, is at 378 metres.
How do residents rate the area?
Residents of the Scheveningen district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.66 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident calls it a "nice working-class neighbourhood" with lots of children. Another mentions that tourism is big but visitors are usually up for a chat, and that there is a cosy village feel behind the tourist coast.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this property rose by 29%, from €1,625,000 to €2,100,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2023 and 2024, from €1,750,000 to €1,980,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
What is the asking price per square metre?
Based on the agent's listed living area of 425 m², the asking price works out to €6,941 per square metre. This is 28% above the average asking price per square metre in the Visserijbuurt, which is €5,426. The average living area in the neighbourhood is 93 m², making this home considerably larger.
