Houtwijk, Den Haag
NeighbourhoodThis 1998 terraced house on Van Drieststraat sits in Houtwijk, a quiet residential pocket of Den Haag. With 135 m² of living space and an A energy label, it's a comfortable, efficient home. The asking price of €575,000 is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €464,000, but the floor area is 30% larger than the typical 104 m², so you're paying for extra space. For context, terraced houses in Den Haag vary widely in price and size.
Houtwijk is a leafy, well-maintained area with a strong sense of community. Based on three resident reviews, people appreciate the friendly neighbours and the clean, safe streets. One resident says: "Everyone is always open for a chat, the neighbours look out for each other. All amenities are close by." Another notes: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. Pleasant living environment and friendly neighbours." The only downsides mentioned are limited public transport connections and a lack of shops immediately nearby. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and older residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more details, see the Houtwijk neighbourhood.
For your morning bread run, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including WSKO r.k. basisschool Verburch-hof and Openbare Daltonschool Poeldijk. A park or green space is on your doorstep, perfect for a stroll. The area is well served by restaurants and a library within walking distance. For broader context, the municipality of Den Haag offers extensive amenities and transport links.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including DOEN NVM Makelaars & Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Van Drieststraat 8, '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 Van Drieststraat 8, 'S-Gravenhage
The asking price is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €464,000, but the house is also 30% larger than the typical home in Houtwijk (135 m² vs 104 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €4,260, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €4,428 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low, and the property is well insulated. In Houtwijk, 36% of homes have label A, so this house is in the top tier for energy performance.
Houtwijk is a quiet, green area with many families. Residents mention friendly neighbours and a safe environment. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and plenty of green spaces for children to play. The only drawback is that shops are not immediately nearby, but supermarkets are a short walk away.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance. Residents note that bus and tram services exist but are limited, making a car useful for getting around the city quickly.
In the past year, sold homes in Houtwijk took an average of 43 days to sell. That's a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market without extreme urgency.
You would need to view the property to see the outdoor space.
Residents mention limited public transport and a lack of shops in the immediate vicinity as downsides. However, the area is generally quiet, safe, and well-maintained, with low nuisance levels.
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