Van Wouwstraat 17
Waalsdorp · 2596 RE 's-Gravenhage
A classic townhouse in leafy Waalsdorp
Van Wouwstraat 17 is a classic terraced house in Waalsdorp, a quiet residential pocket of Benoordenhout in Den Haag. Built in 1951, this herenhuis-style home sat on a peaceful road and offered a generous 159 m² of living space according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 156 m². The last known asking price of €1,175,000 sat about 21% above the average asking price of €968,036 for terraced houses in Den Haag, which put it on the high side of the market. This home has not been online since 3 October 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described a spacious layout with seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a total volume of 584 m³. There is a garden at the front and back, oriented to the northeast, plus a balcony. The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered as full ownership. The plot measured 175 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent.
Life in Waalsdorp
Waalsdorp is a settled, family-oriented part of the city, with a mix of ages and a high share of owner-occupied homes. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a very pleasant neighbourhood with friendly people and almost always clean and hygienic. It's a really nice place to live, also with children, because there is a playground nearby and also many schools." Another adds: "It's cosy and a great neighbourhood for children. If you want schools nearby and even a playground." The district has a strong share of households with children, and the neighbourhood itself counts around 4,000 residents. For a closer look at the area, see the Waalsdorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away, and a SPAR express a ten-minute walk. For healthcare, the Duinrand Apotheek Den Haag is a five-minute walk and HMC Bronovo hospital is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Happy Living Academy, is further out in Den Haag. Bus line 20 stops at Van der Woertstraat on your doorstep, and Den Haag Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Den Haag offers plenty more within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value was available for this property, so there was no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. Public risk data at address level shows road traffic noise at 42 dB Lden, railway noise at 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 18 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current and 2050 flood risk, while heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Beeuwkes Makelaardij B.V. | Baerz & Co and Beeuwkes Makelaardij B.V. | Baerz & Co on Funda.
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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 Wouwstraat 17, 'S-Gravenhage
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Waalsdorp?
The asking price of €1,175,000 was about 21% above the average asking price of €968,036 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price in Waalsdorp was €832,500, with prices ranging from €475,000 to €1,675,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €5,797, while this home was listed at €7,532 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this terraced house had seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The total volume is 584 m³. There is a garden at both the front and back, oriented to the northeast, and a balcony is present. The home was offered as full ownership, meaning there was no leasehold.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The agent noted that the home had double glazing, which helped with insulation.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not stated here. Without it, there was no official municipal valuation to compare against the asking price of €1,175,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data at address level shows road traffic noise at 42 dB Lden, railway noise at 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 18 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1951, before 1970, and the soil type being sand. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, pluvial flooding risk is low, and both current and 2050 flood risk are low. Heat stress is medium now and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public risk data, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several Albert Heijn supermarkets within easy reach. The nearest is about 816 metres away, just around the corner, with another at 832 metres. A third Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk at 1,006 metres. A SPAR express is at 1,075 metres and a SPAR at 1,120 metres.
What schools are close to this home?
Several schools are within a reasonable distance. The nearest primary school is De Parachute at about 3.3 km, and the Bloemcampschool is at 3.8 km. For secondary education, Corbulo Tech & Design College is at 3.7 km, Veurs Voorburg at 3.8 km and Sint-Maartenscollege at 3.8 km. Residents of the district mention that many schools are nearby.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 20 stops at Van der Woertstraat, just 149 metres away on your doorstep, and also at Oostduinlaan at 236 metres and Groenhovenstraat at 324 metres. The nearest train station is Den Haag Centraal at about 1.9 km, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a very pleasant neighbourhood with friendly people and almost always clean, with a playground nearby and many schools. Another mentions it is cosy and great for children. The reviews describe the area as beautiful and tidy, though one notes there are many elderly people living there.
How many homes were at the time for sale in Waalsdorp?
There were at the time 14 homes for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price was €968,036 and the median was €832,500. The most expensive home on the market was listed at €1,675,000 and the least expensive at €475,000. In the past period, 64 homes were sold at an average price of €1,048,117.
