Sinnevelt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Anthony Fokkerlaan sits in a leafy, post-war part of Haarlem, with a calm street scene and plenty of green nearby. At 64 m² it is compact but well laid out, and with energy label B it is reasonably efficient. The asking price of €389,000 is in line with the market, homes in this area sell for a median of €377,500 and the average price per m² is €5,665. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely, but this one is priced keenly for its size.
Sinnevelt is a residential area built mainly in the 1960s, with wide streets and plenty of green spaces. It is a fairly dense neighbourhood, over 2,900 addresses per km², but it does not feel crowded because of the parks and squares. The population is mixed: many single-person households, but also families with children and a sizeable group of older residents. Incomes are around average for Haarlem. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics alone. The Sinnevelt neighbourhood is a quiet, established part of town.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt about a ten-minute walk away, and there is also a Coop and an Albert Heijn within easy reach. A primary school, De Verbeelding, is just around the corner, literally 83 metres away, and there are several other primary and secondary schools within a short walk. A GP is about 700 metres away, and a park or public garden is just a couple of streets away. The train station is 2.8 km away, so you would cycle or take a bus. The municipality of Haarlem offers all the amenities of a city centre within a short bike ride.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Hugtenburg & de Vries Makelaars en Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Anthony Fokkerlaan 18II, Haarlem
Data from Sinnevelt
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About Anthony Fokkerlaan 18II, Haarlem
The asking price of €389,000 is close to the median sold price in Sinnevelt (€377,500) and slightly below the average asking price (€412,031). Given the 64 m² floor area and energy label B, the price per m² works out at about €6,078, which is a bit above the neighbourhood average of €5,665 per m². Overall, the price is in line with the market, not a bargain, but not overpriced either.
Homes in Sinnevelt sell relatively quickly. In the past period, 34 homes were sold with an average time on the market of 21 days. That is a fast pace, indicating that well-priced properties do not stay available for long. If you are interested, it is worth being prepared to move quickly.
This apartment has energy label B, which means it is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In Sinnevelt, 25% of homes have label B, another 25% have label C, and 50% have label D or worse, so this home is above average for the neighbourhood.
Sinnevelt has a mix of households: about 275 households with children and 270 without, plus many single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including De Verbeelding just 83 metres away. The area has parks and playgrounds, and the streets are quiet. It is a family-friendly neighbourhood, though not exclusively so.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km from the apartment. That is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. Haarlem's main station offers direct connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities. The distance is manageable for daily commuting by bike.
The closest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 778 metres, about a 10-minute walk. Another Dekamarkt is at 813 metres, and a Coop is at 931 metres. For a wider selection, Albert Heijn stores are about 1.2 km away. Daily groceries are easily covered on foot or by bike.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The apartment is on the first floor, so it likely does not have a private garden. However, there is a park or public garden just 300 metres away, providing outdoor space nearby.
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