Frans Halsbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Berckheydestraat sits in the heart of the Frans Halsbuurt, a lively neighbourhood known for its 19th-century architecture. At 115 m² with an energy label C, it offers generous living space for a home built in 1900. The asking price of €589,500 is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €756,200, making it keenly priced compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
The Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood is a dense urban area with a very strong city feel (address density 4,334 per km²). It's home to around 1,940 residents, many of whom live alone (575 single-person households). The area has a young profile, with a large share of 25-45 year olds. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a mix of families and singles, with average household size at 1.8.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away. For fresh bread, the AH to go is on your doorstep. Families have several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool De Ark (a couple of streets away) and Openbare Basisschool Ter Cleeff (a ten-minute walk). Secondary education is about 1.2 km away. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Haarlem, which manages local amenities and green spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Borghouts Makelaars b.v. and Funda.
Details of this home
Berckheydestraat 21RD, Haarlem
Data from Frans Halsbuurt
Data from Frans Halsbuurt
49 within 5 km
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About Berckheydestraat 21RD, Haarlem
The asking price of €589,500 is 22% below the average asking price in the Frans Halsbuurt (€756,200) and also below the median of €595,000. Given the 115 m² floor area and energy label C, the price per m² works out at about €5,126, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,442 per m². So it appears keenly priced relative to other homes currently for sale in the area.
The Frans Halsbuurt is a very urban neighbourhood with a high address density (4,334 per km²). It has a young population, with many residents aged 25-45. The area has a mix of single-person households and families. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war (87.5% built before 1945), and about 53% of homes are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a lively, city-centre feel.
Haarlem train station is about 1 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An AH to go is just around the corner (452 m), an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk (493 m), and a Dekamarkt is about 600 m away. An Aldi and Vomar are also within a ten-minute walk.
Several primary schools are close by: Basisschool De Ark (335 m), Basisschool de Werkschuit (376 m), and Openbare Basisschool Ter Cleeff (551 m). For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is 221 m away, and other secondary schools are about 1.2 km from the home.
The home has an energy label C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as efficient as modern builds. Heating costs will be moderate, but you can expect some energy bills.
Currently, there are 15 apartments for sale in the Frans Halsbuurt. The average asking price is €756,200, with a median of €595,000. Prices range from €375,000 to €1,850,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 39 days.
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