Welgelegen, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1925 terraced house on the leafy Esschilderstraat sits in the heart of Welgelegen, one of Haarlem's most desirable residential areas. With 182 m² of living space spread over three floors, it offers generous proportions for a family home. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though some modernisation may be considered. At €895,000, the asking price is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €1,154,167, making it a keenly priced option compared to other terraced houses in Haarlem.
Welgelegen is a quiet, green neighbourhood within walking distance of Haarlem's centre. The area is known for its stately homes and tree-lined streets, with a mix of families and older residents. The population of 1,915 is relatively affluent, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (61%). The neighbourhood has a very strong urban density (4,207 addresses per km²), yet feels spacious thanks to the nearby Haarlemmerhout park, just a couple of streets away. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the general character is one of peaceful, well-to-do living. Learn more about neighbourhood Welgelegen.
For your morning bread, Vomar is on your doorstep, and Dekamarkt is just around the corner. Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk away. The Dreefschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and Oost ter Hout secondary school is similarly close. A GP is just around the corner, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers excellent amenities, with restaurants and parks all within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via wbos makelaars haarlemmermeer.
Details of this home
Esschilderstraat 38, Haarlem
Data from Welgelegen
Data from Welgelegen
45 within 5 km
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About Esschilderstraat 38, Haarlem
The asking price of €895,000 is 22% below the average asking price in Welgelegen (€1,154,167) and close to the median sold price of €837,750. Given the 182 m² floor area, that works out at about €4,918 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,156 per m². So it appears priced for a terraced house of this size in this location.
Welgelegen is a quiet, green residential area with a mix of families and older residents. It has a very high urban density but feels spacious thanks to the nearby Haarlemmerhout park. The area is predominantly owner-occupied (61%) and has a high proportion of single-person households (46%). It's a well-to-do neighbourhood with low crime rates.
Haarlem train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 15 minutes and The Hague in about 30 minutes.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Dreefschool (450 m), De Talenten (645 m), and Veronica Jenaplanschool (687 m). For secondary education, Oost ter Hout is just 478 m away. All are within a five to ten-minute walk.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, but you may want to consider improvements like better insulation or double glazing to reduce heating costs. In Welgelegen, over 63% of homes have label A or better.
The plot size is 89 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
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