A bright apartment in Stedenbuurt-west
This apartment on Engelandlaan 598 sits in Stedenbuurt-west, a quiet residential pocket of Haarlem's Europawijk. The home looks out over a park and has an open, free view, with the bustle of the city a short cycle away. At €375,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €414,688. For context, that puts it in line with the going rate for apartments in Haarlem.
Inside the home
Built in 1967, this apartment spans a single floor and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 99 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 93 m². The home comes with a balcony, and the agent highlights insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus HR glazing. Heating runs on block heating, and the property is in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €318.
Life in Stedenbuurt-west
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their surroundings an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes the area as "very nice and beautiful", while another notes it is "a fine neighbourhood for children and quietly located in Haarlem", though they add that there is "a lot of litter and little green". The neighbourhood itself has around 2,800 residents, and about a third of the homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at what the area offers, the Stedenbuurt-west neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with a SPAR express and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For schools, the Rudolf Steinerschool is a couple of streets away, and the Rudolf Steiner College is similarly close. The GP practice at Italiëlaan and the Schalkwijk Apotheek are both within a five-minute walk. Bus stops on the Italielaan and Engelandlaan, served by lines 73, 567 and 569, are on your doorstep, and Haarlem's the municipality of Haarlem is easy to reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €429,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 13% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 103%, from €211,000 to €429,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is peat, with the note that the home was built in 1967. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific property. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including ELAN Makelaars B.V.
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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.
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About Engelandlaan 598, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €429,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €414,688.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 99 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent states 93 m². There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership.
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. The agent also notes that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, as well as HR glazing, which can help keep heating costs down. Heating runs on block heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. The soil type is peat, and the home was built in 1967. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. The current flood risk is low, and pluvial flooding risk is also low.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is about 600 metres away, with a SPAR express and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Rudolf Steinerschool is about 400 metres away, and the Rudolf Steiner College is similarly close. There are also several other primary schools within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops on the Italielaan and Engelandlaan are within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 73, 567 and 569. The nearest train station is Heemstede-Aerdenhout, about 2.5 kilometres away. Haarlem's city centre is reachable by bus or bike.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their surroundings an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident calls it "very nice and beautiful", while another says it is "a fine neighbourhood for children and quietly located in Haarlem", though they mention litter and a lack of green space.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The monthly HOA fee is €318. The listing does not specify what this fee covers, but it is a common arrangement for apartments with shared facilities or maintenance. It is worth factoring this into your monthly costs.
