Buying a home in De Reef, 's-Gravenhage.
De Reef is where The Hague's quieter side lives, closer to Scheveningen than the noise of the city centre. You'll find solid 1960s-70s apartment blocks and family villas, mostly owner-occupied, with neighbours who've actually stayed put for years. It's a neighbourhood that works because there's a school, a supermarket, and the beach within ten minutes, and because people here use their gardens instead of just talking about them. The real appeal is the lack of fuss: no coffee chains or Instagram corners, just locals cycling to work and kids playing in the streets.
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What to consider when buying in De Reef
Pros:
- Direct tram connection via line 1 to Central Station and line 9 to Scheveningen; no need for a car to reach the city centre or beach
- Proximity to Zuiderpark with its lake, playgrounds, and cycling paths; the park cuts through the neighbourhood itself
- Mostly older single-family homes and small apartment blocks rather than new-build estates; character preserved from the mid-20th century
- Relatively quiet residential streets despite being 15 minutes from the Hague's main business district
Cons:
- Limited supermarket choice within walking distance; closest Albert Heijn or Jumbo requires a 10-minute walk or tram ride
- Zuiderpark itself attracts weekend crowds and occasional noise from events; not peaceful on summer Saturdays
- Schools in the area tend to have waiting lists; spaces fill quickly for primary education
- No train station nearby; reliance on tram means longer commutes to other cities
Finding a home in 's-Gravenhage
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Looking at these details can help you decide which properties are worth considering.
Asking prices and sale prices in 's-Gravenhage
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The wider housing market in 's-Gravenhage
Buying a home in 's-Gravenhage? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 422,000. As a buyer, compare a home's living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026