De Goede Hoop, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment in Haarlem's Transvaalwijk has a compact 62 m² floor area and an energy label B. At €460,000, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €495,444, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Neighbourhood De Goede Hoop is densely built with a mix of pre-war housing and a strong urban feel. The area has a high population density and many singles, but also a fair share of families. With 56% owner-occupied homes and a high proportion of energy label B and C, it's a typical city neighbourhood where life happens on the street. No resident reviews are available for this area.
For groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, Aldi a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are within walking distance: Willem van Oranjeschool and Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel are both a few minutes' walk. The municipality Haarlem offers all urban amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk and parks nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Vlieg Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Ben Viljoenstraat 11ZW, Haarlem
Data from De Goede Hoop
Data from De Goede Hoop
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About Ben Viljoenstraat 11ZW, Haarlem
The asking price of €460,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €495,444 and the median of €500,000. Given the 62 m² floor area (31% smaller than the average 90 m² in the area), the price per m² works out to about €7,419, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,648 per m². So while the total price is lower, you're paying a premium per square metre.
The home has energy label B, which is quite efficient for a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, about 27% of homes have label B, while 39% have a lower label (D or worse). So this home is above average in energy performance, meaning lower heating costs compared to many older homes in the area.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride. Haarlem's central station offers connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities.
Primary schools within walking distance include Willem van Oranjeschool (438 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel (485 m). For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is about 588 m away. The nearest secondary school overall is 1.9 km from the home.
Vomar supermarket is just 197 m away, so bread and milk are on your doorstep. Aldi is 301 m, and Albert Heijn is 628 m. There are also restaurants within 400 m, making it easy to grab a meal without going far.
The neighbourhood recorded 101 total crimes in the latest data. With 2,580 residents, that's about 39 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants, which is moderate for a densely populated urban area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Goede Hoop