A classic apartment in the Frans Halsbuurt
This apartment on the Berckheydestraat sits in the Frans Halsbuurt, a neighbourhood in Haarlem that residents describe as quiet and pleasant for children. The asking price of €600,000 is keen compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €724,588. The home is one of the [apartments in Haarlem] currently on the market.
The home itself
Built in 1900, this apartment spans two floors and includes five rooms, four bedrooms, and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 107 m², while the BAG registration records 105 m². It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the energy label is D. The home is on the second floor and includes a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €60.
Life in the Frans Halsbuurt
Residents of the municipality of Haarlem give their area an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident says: "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another notes: "Buurt met veel potentie, maar erg veel afval en weinig groen" and mentions that while there are no shops in the immediate area, the Amsterdamstraat is five minutes away and the city centre ten minutes. The neighbourhood itself has about 1,955 residents, and 54% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see [the Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Frans Halsapotheek is just around the corner, and Huisartsenpraktijk Noordermeer is a couple of streets away. For groceries, AH to go is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn a five-minute walk and Dekamarkt a bit further. Basisschool De Ark is a five-minute walk, and ISK Haarlem is just around the corner. Bus stops at Haarlem Station Achterzijde and Frans Halsplein are both just around the corner, with lines 3, 244, 569, and N80. Haarlem train station is a five-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Haarlem].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €553,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 102%, from €274,000 to €553,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, with flood risk low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Duin tot Dam Makelaardij.
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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 Berckheydestraat 16RD, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €600,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the Frans Halsbuurt, which is €724,588. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 107 m², is €5,607, which is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €7,044 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 107 m², while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home is on the second floor and includes a balcony. It also has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value for this home is €553,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 102%, from €274,000 in 2020 to €553,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 39 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, in 1900, and that 87% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Additionally, 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. AH to go is about 430 metres away, Albert Heijn is 523 metres, Dekamarkt is 629 metres, Aldi is 745 metres, and Vomar is 796 metres. This gives a range of options for daily groceries, all within a short walk from the apartment.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest school is ISK Haarlem, a secondary school, at about 191 metres. Basisschool De Ark is 364 metres away, and Basisschool de Werkschuit is 403 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 1.2 km away. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Haarlem Station Achterzijde, about 253 metres away, with lines 3, 244, 569, and N80. Haarlem train station is about 397 metres away, making it a short walk. This provides good access to both local and regional transport without needing a car.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the label itself does not indicate the condition of the structure. It is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a judgement on its quality.
How many residents live in the Frans Halsbuurt?
The Frans Halsbuurt has about 1,955 residents. Of these, 54% live in single-person households, and 23% are households with children. The age distribution shows 40% are between 25 and 45, and 10% are 65 or older. This gives a sense of the neighbourhood's demographic mix.
