A new-build apartment in Schalkwijk
This brand-new apartment on the Californiëplein sits in the Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk area of Haarlem, a lively part of town with shops and services close by. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the agent's description. At 499,400 euros, the asking price sits within the range of what is currently on offer in this part of Haarlem, where 27 apartments are listed with prices from 478,400 to 859,000 euros. For context, the average asking price for apartments here is 544,541 euros. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other apartments in Haarlem.
The home itself
This is a one-bedroom apartment on the third floor, with a single floor and a volume of 224 cubic metres. The agent describes it as a bovenwoning, a type of apartment, and it comes with a parking space. According to the agent, the living area is 86 square metres, while the BAG registration lists 85 square metres. The home is new build, and the agent highlights insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating comes from geothermal energy, with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. The setting is described as in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view.
Life in Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk
Residents of the district of Meerwijk, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 6.93, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "I've lived here for almost 30 years. It used to be pleasant: clean, good contact with neighbours, etc. But due to the steady influx of Muslims, the neighbourhood is going downhill." Another resident notes: "Neighbours never say anything to others, it seems as if no one lives there and no one is cheerful." A third resident offers a different view: "My neighbourhood is culturally diverse with many people living in one cosy area." The neighbourhood has around 615 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Winkelcentrum Schalkwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and Lidl a couple of streets away. For schools, De Wijde Wereld is just around the corner, and IKC Valeo is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Schalkwijk, Huisartsen 2e etage, Praktijk Van der Sluijs, a couple of streets away, with Apotheek Meerwijk BV nearby. Public transport is well served: bus stop Haarlem, Andalusie is just around the corner with lines 4 and 73, and Haarlem, Schalkwijk Centrum is a couple of streets away with lines 3, 4, 73, 300, 341, N30. The nearest train station is Haarlem Spaarnwoude, about 3 kilometres away. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Haarlem has more information. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VLIEG Makelaars Haarlem OG and VLIEG Makelaars Haarlem OG on Funda.
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About Californiëplein 258, Haarlem
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is 499,400 euros. In the neighbourhood, 27 apartments are currently for sale, with prices ranging from 478,400 to 859,000 euros. The average asking price is 544,541 euros and the median is 535,900 euros. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 86 square metres, is 5,807 euros.
What are the key features of this apartment?
This is a one-bedroom apartment on the third floor, with a single floor and a volume of 224 cubic metres. It is a new-build bovenwoning, a type of apartment, and comes with a parking space. The agent lists the living area as 86 square metres, while the BAG registration states 85 square metres. The home has insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating comes from geothermal energy with underfloor heating throughout.
Is the WOZ value mentioned in the listing?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not available here. As a result, there is no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price, and no information on how the WOZ has developed over the past five years.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Dekamarkt is about 181 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is about 245 metres away, just around the corner. Lidl is about 524 metres away, a couple of streets away. Jumbo and Vomar are also within about 700 metres. In total, there are 44 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Andalusie, about 198 metres away, with lines 4 and 73. Haarlem, Schalkwijk Centrum is about 311 metres away, with lines 3, 4, 73, 300, 341 and N30. Haarlem, Briandlaan is about 361 metres away, with lines 73, 567 and 569. The nearest train station is Haarlem Spaarnwoude, about 3 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Meerwijk, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 6.93, based on seven reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is going downhill, citing litter and a lack of connection. Another says neighbours never talk to each other. A third resident describes the area as culturally diverse and well laid out. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
