De Goede Hoop, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Colensostraat in Haarlem's De Goede Hoop neighbourhood is a compact home with an excellent energy label A. At 47 m², it's smaller than many homes in the area, but the price reflects that: at €398,000, it's about 20% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €495,444. That makes it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
De Goede Hoop is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war housing and a young population. Over 40% of residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone, single-person households make up a large share. The area has a strong urban feel, with an address density of over 3,600 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a vibrant, central part of Haarlem. For more on the area, see the De Goede Hoop neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Vomar is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Willem van Oranjeschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is also within easy reach. Secondary schools are a bit further, but the train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting straightforward. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Haarlem, which offers all the amenities of a city centre.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Boonstra Heijmeijer Makelaars en Taxateurs in o.g. and on Funda.
Details of this home
Colensostraat 21B, Haarlem
Data from De Goede Hoop
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48 within 5 km
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About Colensostraat 21B, Haarlem
The asking price of €398,000 is about 20% below the neighbourhood average of €495,444. However, the floor area of 47 m² is also 48% smaller than the average of 90 m². So the price per square metre is roughly in line with the market. Given the compact size and excellent energy label, it's a priced option for a central Haarlem apartment.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low expected energy costs compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, only about 11.5% of homes have label A or better, so this is a strong point for this apartment.
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam, Schiphol, or other cities.
Vomar is just 293 m away, Aldi at 350 m, and Albert Heijn at 571 m. So daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
Primary schools include Willem van Oranjeschool (434 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel (461 m). For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is at 459 m. All are within a short walk.
De Goede Hoop is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It has a young population, many single-person households, and a mix of pre-war housing. The area is lively and central, with parks and restaurants nearby.
The building was constructed in 1906, so it's over a century old. However, the apartment has an energy label A, indicating it has been well modernised.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Goede Hoop