A charming apartment in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment on Doelstraat in the Vijfhoek neighbourhood puts you right in the middle of Haarlem's historic centre. This listing did not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €615,000, the price was in line with the market, though the 61 m² floor area was 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average. For more context, see apartments in Haarlem. This home has not been online since 2 September 2026.
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood
Based on three reviews, residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25. One resident says: "The Vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another notes: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." The neighbourhood is densely populated with 3,500 residents, mostly single-person households, and a high proportion of pre-war buildings. For more on the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily life here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Cruquiusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer are a five-minute walk, while Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The neighbourhood is very urban, with a high address density. For more on the surroundings, see the municipality of Haarlem.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Heule Makelaardij.
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About Doelstraat 5A, Haarlem
Was €615,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €615,000 was close to the neighbourhood median of €575,000 and below the average of €650,290. Given that the floor area (61 m²) was smaller than the neighbourhood average (103 m²), the price per m² was on the higher side. The market in Vijfhoek is active, with 88 sales in the reference period.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride.
What are the neighbours like?
Residents describe the Vijfhoek as a friendly, close-knit neighbourhood where people know each other. One resident mentions occasional noise from youngsters, but overall it's considered pleasant. The area is busy but cosy, with many singles and young adults.
Are there parks nearby?
The nearest park or public garden is 0.6 km away, a ten-minute walk. Residents mention enjoying the parks and the water for paddleboarding in summer.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Heule Makelaardij had published only the street and price on the listing.
