
Houtwijk, Den Haag
This terraced house on Oude Haagweg feels light and airy, with a generous 151 m² of living space spread over several floors. Built in 1994, it has a practical layout and a neat finish. The asking price of €595,000 is 28% above the neighbourhood average of €464,000, but the floor area is 45% larger than the local norm of 104 m², so the price per m² is actually in line with the market. For context, terraced houses in Den Haag vary widely in size and price.
Houtwijk is a green, quiet residential area with a strong sense of community. Based on three resident reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.4 out of 10. One resident says: "I've been living in Houtwijk for a while now and overall I'm very satisfied with the neighbourhood. 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. All amenities are close by." A third review notes: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours." The area is mostly families and couples, with average incomes. For more details, see the Houtwijk neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, the nearest are a bit further out, about a ten-minute walk to WSKO r.-k. basisschool Verburch-hof or WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for a quick stroll. The area is well served by public transport, though some residents note that connections to other parts of the city could be better. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Den Haag.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including De Vries Robbé and Funda.
Details of this home
Oude Haagweg 124E, '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 Oude Haagweg 124E, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price is 28% above the neighbourhood average of €464,000, but the home is also 45% larger than the typical 104 m² in Houtwijk. The price per square metre works out to about €3,940, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,428 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. In Houtwijk, 36% of homes have label A, 19% label B, and 33% label C, so this home is in the better half of the neighbourhood.
Residents rate Houtwijk an 8.4 out of 10. They describe it as a green, safe, and quiet area with friendly neighbours. One resident says: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other." Another notes: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment." The only downsides mentioned are limited public transport connections and a lack of shops immediately nearby.
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner (335 m), and a Lidl is a couple of streets away (391 m). A park or public garden is on your doorstep (200 m). For primary schools, the nearest are about a ten-minute walk away. A GP is 0.7 km away, and a restaurant is 0.6 km away.
Public transport is available but some residents find the service limited. The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so it is not within walking distance. Buses and trams serve the area, but connections to other parts of The Hague can be time-consuming, according to one resident.
There are currently 37 homes for sale in Houtwijk, with an average price of €464,000 and a median of €495,000. Prices range from €200,000 to €895,000. In the past year, 153 homes sold at an average of €459,519, typically taking 43 days to sell. This suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houtwijk