A ground-floor apartment with a garden in Haarlem
This ground-floor apartment on De Ruijterweg sits in the Van Galenbuurt, a quiet corner of Haarlem where residents praise the relaxed atmosphere and the short distance to the centre. The asking price is €589,000. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,363, and this home is one of the apartments in Haarlem currently on the market.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 84 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 80 m². The home has a rear garden of 64 m² facing north, accessible via the back, plus a detached wooden garage. It is fully owned, heated by a central heating boiler, and has HR+ glazing. The property was built in 1935 and has an energy label C.
Life in the Van Galenbuurt
Residents of the Houtvaartkwartier district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.35, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Lived here for 24 years and will never leave, very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood, everything is close by in terms of supermarket and also the centre." Another adds: "Great neighbourhood, has a little forest with a playground and its own inner garden plus garage." The neighbourhood itself has around 625 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Van Galenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, the Aldi is just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Klinkhamer BV, both within walking distance. Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, de Ruijterweg, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Overveen, about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €538,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 89%, from €285,000 to €538,000. As for the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 65 dB Lden, above the norm, and railway noise at 62 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is 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 Leef Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About De Ruijterweg 7, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €589,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €538,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 84 m², is €7,012.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 84 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 80 m². There is a rear garden of 64 m² facing north, accessible via the back, and a detached wooden garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to more efficient labels. The home has HR+ glazing, which helps with insulation. The property was built in 1935, and the label reflects the overall energy performance as assessed.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built before 1970, and the soil type is sand. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 65 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and railway noise at 62 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, below the norm, and industrial noise is 52 dB Lden, above the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is about 178 metres away, the Aldi is 193 metres away, and the Dekamarkt is 416 metres away. There are also two more Albert Heijn locations within about 900 metres. This means daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal, about 330 metres away. Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 484 metres away, and the International School Haarlem is 582 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1 kilometre away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, de Ruijterweg, about 150 metres away, and also at Haarlem, Westergracht and Haarlem, Gibraltarstraat. The nearest train station is Overveen, about 1.4 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 89%, from €285,000 to €538,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2022 and 2023, from €404,000 to €502,000. This reflects the general trend in the local housing market.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the Houtvaartkwartier district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 8.35 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, while another highlights the nearby forest and playground. The reviews are about the district as a whole, not just this specific street.
