Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on Amsterdamsevaart sits in a lively part of Haarlem, with the city's energy just outside your door. At 48 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an A energy label you won't be left with high heating bills. The asking price of €315,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €468,500, partly because the home is smaller than the typical 83 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in size and price.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and later housing. It's home to around 2,745 people, many living alone, the average household size is 1.8. The area has a youngish feel, with the largest age group being 25 to 45. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood scores high on urbanity: with over 5,000 addresses per km², it's one of the busiest parts of Haarlem. The neighbourhood Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is well connected and has a lively street scene.
For daily shopping, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kring is about a ten-minute stroll. The municipality Haarlem offers a wide range of amenities, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting straightforward.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hugtenburg & de Vries Makelaars & Taxateurs and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Amsterdamsevaart 32L, Haarlem
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
48 within 5 km
101 within 5 km
About Amsterdamsevaart 32L, Haarlem
The asking price of €315,000 is 33% below the average asking price in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt (€468,500). However, this flat is also smaller than average at 48 m² versus 83 m². Per square metre, the price works out at about €6,563, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €6,264 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label A, and only 3.7% have A+. With label A, you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older, less efficient homes.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities.
The closest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 156 metres, just around the corner. Another Dekamarkt is about 868 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 956 metres away, both within a ten-minute walk.
Yes, several primary schools are nearby. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is 300 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kring is 628 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1 km away.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt recorded 143 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate number for a dense urban area. As with any city neighbourhood, it's worth checking recent trends, but the area is generally considered lively and well-populated.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Amsterdamsebuurt

