Van Essendijk 163
Waterbuurt, Den Haag
AreaA quiet spot in Waterbuurt
Van Essendijk 163 is a terraced house in the Waterbuurt neighbourhood of 'S-Gravenhage, part of the Ypenburg district. Built in 2002, this family home sits on a quiet road, according to the agent. The asking price of €535,000 is keen compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €647,714. For context, [terraced houses in Den Haag]( /koopwoningen/s-gravenhage/tussenwoningen/ ) are listed at an average of €4,228 per m².
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family home with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 132 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 128 m². The plot measures 130 m² according to both sources. There is a front garden of 16 m² and a back garden of 54 m², facing southeast. The home has roof insulation, HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by district heating. It is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent.
Life in Waterbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.91, based on four reviews. One resident, who has lived here for almost 17 years, says: "It's a beautiful neighbourhood, lots of lovely families, schools, a big park, you name it, it's great, it's very clean here, it's located near the motorway, it's super easy to reach." Another resident is less positive: "You can't sleep well here because of all the cars racing through the neighbourhood, and every month a corpse is found in the canal, which makes me and my family feel less safe." The neighbourhood has 4,675 inhabitants, and about half of the households have children. [The Waterbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/waterbuurt-s-gravenhage/ ) has 1,684 homes, of which 56% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR express, just around the corner, with a Jumbo and a Hoogvliet a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, IKC Bernadette Maria is a ten-minute walk, and the Delftsche Schoolvereniging is a bit further. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk J.P. van Tussenbroek in Delft, and Apotheek Ypenburg is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 60 stops on your doorstep at Den Haag, van Essendijk, and tram line 19 is a couple of streets away at Anthony Fokkersingel. The nearest train station is Delft, about 3 km away. [The municipality of Den Haag]( /gemeente/s-gravenhage/ ) offers a wide range of services and facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €505,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €300,000 to €505,000. According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050. 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 Apollo Makelaardij Zoetermeer, Pararius, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
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About Van Essendijk 163, 'S-Gravenhage
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €535,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €505,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 68%, from €300,000 to €505,000.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states the home has roof insulation, HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by district heating.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 132 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 128 m². The plot measures 130 m².
What is the garden like?
The home has a front garden of 16 m² and a back garden of 54 m², facing southeast. The garden orientation means it gets afternoon and evening sun. The agent describes the home as being on a quiet road.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation like?
According to public address-level data, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Noise from rail traffic is 28 dB Lden, and from air traffic 28 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR express, about 581 metres away. A Jumbo is 930 metres away and a Hoogvliet is 958 metres away. There are 57 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 60 stops at Den Haag, van Essendijk, about 112 metres away. Tram line 19 stops at Anthony Fokkersingel, about 366 metres away. The nearest train station is Delft, about 3 km away.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest school is 't Kraaienest, a secondary special education school, about 1 km away. IKC Bernadette Maria, a primary school, is about 1.6 km away, and the Delftsche Schoolvereniging, also a primary school, is about 1.8 km away. There are 62 schools within 5 km.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €535,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €647,714. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €499,500. The price per m² is €4,053, which is 4% below the neighbourhood average of €4,228 per m².
