Frans Halsbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Frans Halsstraat sits in the lively Frans Halsbuurt, a stone's throw from Haarlem's centre. With 85 m² and an E energy label, it's a classic city home with character. The asking price of €510,000 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €756,200, making it a keen entry into the market. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Frans Halsbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of young professionals and families. It's a very strong urban area (address density 4334 per km²), with many singles and couples. The streets are lined with pre-war architecture, and the area feels lively and central. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an AH to go is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Basisschool De Ark is a five-minute walk, and ISK Haarlem (secondary) is even closer. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Haarlem offers all city amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via wbos makelaars and wbos makelaars haarlemmermeer.
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Frans Halsstraat 48A, Haarlem
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About Frans Halsstraat 48A, Haarlem
The asking price of €510,000 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €756,200, but the apartment is also 33% smaller than the average (85 m² vs 126 m²). Given the E energy label and the pre-war construction, the price seems in line with the market for a compact city apartment.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. In the Frans Halsbuurt, most available homes have better labels (over 45% are A or A+). You can expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern home.
The train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
Frans Halsbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular with singles and couples, and there are many pre-war buildings. The neighbourhood has a lively, central feel with shops and restaurants nearby.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Ark is 383 m away, and ISK Haarlem (secondary) is just 176 m from the door. Other primary schools like De Werkschuit and Ter Cleeff are also close.
An AH to go is 432 m away, Albert Heijn is 539 m, and Dekamarkt is 643 m. For budget shopping, Aldi is 728 m and Vomar is 776 m. All are within a comfortable walk.
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