De Clercqstraat 85A
Leidsebuurt-oost, Haarlem
AreaA classic Haarlem apartment with a story
De Clercqstraat 85A sits in the Leidsebuurt-oost, a pre-war neighbourhood where every home was built before 1945. The street itself is quiet, tucked into a residential area, yet the city's energy is never far away. This 1923 apartment is offered for €419,000, which sits 19% below the average asking price of €516,733 for apartments in Haarlem. That puts it on the low side compared to the local market, though the price per square metre of €5,587 reflects the agent's stated floor area.
Inside the home
Spread over two floors, this apartment has four rooms including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 76 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 75 m². The home comes with a balcony, roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to factor in. The property is located on the second living floor and has a volume of 255 m³.
Life in Leidsebuurt-oost
This is a neighbourhood of 2,180 residents, where 46% of households are single-person and the average household size is 1.9. The streets here were all built before 1945, giving the area a distinctly historic character. Across the municipality of Haarlem, residents give an average score of 7.29 based on 73 reviews. One resident calls it "very nice and beautiful", while another who has lived here for almost 30 years notes the atmosphere has changed over time. The neighbourhood recorded 91 crimes in the latest figures, a number you can interpret for yourself. For a closer look at what the Leidsebuurt-oost neighbourhood offers, the data paints a picture of a dense, urban community.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are remarkably close: the Dekamarkt is on your doorstep at just 13 metres, with an Aldi a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is just around the corner, and the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal is a couple of streets away. Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden is a five-minute walk, with Apotheek Loomeyer just beyond. Bus line 14 stops at Westergracht and Boterplein, both a couple of streets away, and line 250 at Stadsschouwburg. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Haarlem offers a hospital, Spaarne Gasthuis Zuid, about 2.5 km away.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare against the asking price. The address does carry some risk indications at area level, not from an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with 18% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS HAARLEM, including their listing on Funda.
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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 De Clercqstraat 85A, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €419,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €516,733. The median asking price in Leidsebuurt-oost is €450,000, and prices range from €150,000 to €1,075,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,838, while this home is listed at €5,587 per square metre based on the agent's stated floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans two floors and contains four rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 76 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 75 m². The home has a volume of 255 m³ and includes a balcony. It is located on the second living floor and comes with roof insulation and double glazing.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without this figure, there is no official municipal valuation to compare against the asking price of €419,000.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address has several area-level risk indications, not based on an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with 18% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium currently and in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Dekamarkt supermarket is on your doorstep at just 13 metres, with an Aldi at 406 metres and an Albert Heijn at 464 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 75 metres away, and Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden is 343 metres. Apotheek Loomeyer is 574 metres away. Bus stops with line 14 are at Westergracht and Boterplein, both around 286-289 metres.
What is the neighbourhood of Leidsebuurt-oost like?
Leidsebuurt-oost has 2,180 residents, with 46% living alone and an average household size of 1.9. All homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945. Across the municipality of Haarlem, residents rate their area 7.29 out of 10 based on 73 reviews. One resident describes it as "very nice and beautiful", while another long-term resident notes the atmosphere has changed over the years.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, Westergracht and Haarlem, Boterplein, both about 286-289 metres away. Bus line 250 stops at Haarlem, Stadsschouwburg at 333 metres. Haarlem train station is 1,394 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Spaarne Gasthuis Zuid, is 2,490 metres from the home.
What energy label does this apartment have?
The apartment has energy label C. In the neighbourhood, 28.6% of homes have label C, while 57.1% have label D or lower. Label C is a middle-of-the-road label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to the least efficient homes, though not as low as with the most efficient labels.
