Bakenes, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 127 m² apartment on the Donkere Spaarne sits in one of Haarlem's most picturesque streets, with the Spaarne river right outside your door. Built in 1880 and with an energy label B, it combines period character with decent efficiency. At €1,045,000, the asking price is 30% above the neighbourhood average of €803,520, which puts it on the high side, but then, this is a spacious home in a prime spot. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Bakenes is the historic heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets, monumental buildings and a dense urban feel (5,666 addresses per km²). It's a neighbourhood of mostly pre-war housing (91% built before 1945) and a mix of households: many singles (775 one-person households) and few families with children (190). The average household size is just 1.6. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the figures paint a picture of a central, bustling district popular with professionals and couples.
For your morning bread, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Veronica Jenaplanschool is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kring is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers a wealth of cultural amenities, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Centraal Makelaardij Haarlem B.V., Funda, Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Donkere Spaarne 46C, Haarlem
Data from Bakenes
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About Donkere Spaarne 46C, Haarlem
The asking price is 30% above the average asking price in Bakenes (€803,520), but this apartment is larger than average (127 m² vs 121 m²) and in a location on the Spaarne. The price per m² works out to about €8,228, which is above the neighbourhood average of €7,204. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the historic setting and the spacious layout.
The energy label is B, which is good for a home built in 1880. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs than older properties with labels D or lower. In Bakenes, about 10% of homes have label B, while 38% have label A and 24% have D or lower.
Very convenient. The nearest supermarket, Dekamarkt, is just around the corner (342 m), and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away (553 m). There are also several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including Jumbo and AH to go. For daily errands, you won't need a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Veronica Jenaplanschool (332 m), Openbare Basisschool De Kring (482 m), and Franciscus Xaveriusschool (556 m). For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk away (634 m). All are within easy reach.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam, Leiden or other cities without needing a car.
The CBS recorded 460 total crimes in the neighbourhood, which is relatively high for a central urban area. However, this is typical for a busy city centre with many shops, restaurants and nightlife. It's always wise to check the latest figures and visit the area at different times of day.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bakenes
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