Doelstraat 5RD
Vijfhoek, Haarlem
AreaA 19th-century apartment in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment on Doelstraat sits in the Vijfhoek, one of Haarlem's oldest quarters, where the streets are narrow and the atmosphere is unmistakably urban. The building dates from 1894, so this is a home with genuine history. This listing does not state the energy label, so you will have to factor in unknown energy costs yourself. At €575,000 for 89 m² of living space, the asking price is 27% below the average asking price of €788,663 for apartments in Haarlem, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
A home with history
The apartment offers 89 m² of living space according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published details on the layout, number of bedrooms, or any outdoor space, so the floor plan remains something to discover. What is certain is the 1894 construction year, which gives the home its character.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents give the Vijfhoek neighbourhood an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. Very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time." Another adds: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third resident mentions that pet waste is sometimes left on the doorstep. The neighbourhood counts around 3,500 residents, many of whom live alone.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk. For primary education, the Cruquiusschool is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden is just around the corner, and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem is a five-minute walk. Bus line 250 stops at Haarlem, Stadsschouwburg on your doorstep, and Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk, connecting you to the municipality of Haarlem and beyond. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building predates 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via Heule Makelaardij
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Heule Makelaardij.
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About Doelstraat 5RD, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Vijfhoek?
The asking price of €575,000 is 27% below the average asking price of €788,663 in the Vijfhoek. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €620,000. With 89 m² of living space, the price per m² comes to €6,461 based on the BAG registration. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,909.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing states a living area of 89 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published details about the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor about any garden, balcony, or other outdoor space. The building dates from 1894.
Why is the energy label not mentioned?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, there is no official indication of the home's energy efficiency, and you will have to account for unknown energy costs yourself.
What do residents say about living in the Vijfhoek?
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says everyone knows each other and is kind, with shops and restaurants just around the corner. Another mentions living by the water and enjoying paddleboarding in the summer. A third resident notes that pet waste is sometimes left on the doorstep and not cleaned up.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building was constructed in 1894, before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 270 metres, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away at 293 metres. Ekoplaza is within a five-minute walk at 351 metres, and Dekamarkt is at 381 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 439 metres. In total, there are 47 supermarkets within 5 km of the address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 250 stops at Haarlem, Stadsschouwburg, 151 metres away. Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, Boterplein at 323 metres, and lines 2, 3, 73, 300, 568, 569, N30 and N80 stop at Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft at 337 metres. Haarlem train station is 1,290 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
How many people live in the Vijfhoek?
The Vijfhoek has around 3,500 residents. The average household size is 1.6 people, and 57% of households are single-person households. Children under 15 make up 10% of the population, while 37% are between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood has 1,721 homes, of which 48% are owner-occupied.
