Schrijversbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Dokter De Liefdestraat sits in a peaceful part of Haarlem, built in 2004 with an A energy label. At €395,000, the asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €472,500, making it a keen entry into the market compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Schrijversbuurt is a quiet residential area with a mix of ages, a third of residents are 65 or older, and many live alone. The streets are lined with modern and post-war housing, and the area feels calm and well-maintained. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the low crime figures and proximity to parks suggest a safe, pleasant environment. This is the Schrijversbuurt neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Your daily shopping is sorted: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. For schools, the nearest primary is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Bavo, a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Dolfijn is similarly close. The area falls under the municipality of Haarlem, which means good access to the city centre and amenities.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including PUUR* Makelaars Haarlem-Noord.
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Dokter De Liefdestraat 21, Haarlem
Data from Schrijversbuurt
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About Dokter De Liefdestraat 21, Haarlem
The asking price of €395,000 is 16% below the average asking price in Schrijversbuurt (€472,500) and also below the median of €435,000. Given the modern build, A energy label, and 75 m² floor area, it is priced keenly compared to other homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and heating costs are likely to be low. In the neighbourhood, 85.7% of homes have label A and 14.3% have label A+, so this apartment is in line with the local standard.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Haarlem's main station offers connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
Albert Heijn is just 135 metres away, and PLUS is 176 metres away, both within a couple of minutes' walk. Dekamarkt is also within walking distance at 457 metres. Daily groceries are very convenient.
There are several primary schools nearby: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Bavo (361 m), Openbare Basisschool De Dolfijn (387 m), and Schoterbos (475 m). Secondary schools are about 1.4 km away. The area is well-served for families.
Currently, there are 6 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €695,000. The average floor area is 91 m², so this 75 m² apartment is slightly smaller but priced below average per square metre.
Schrijversbuurt is a quiet, residential area with a high proportion of older residents and single-person households. It has a low crime rate and good access to parks and amenities. The housing stock is mostly modern, with 75% built after 1990.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schrijversbuurt

