A classic Haarlem apartment on the Gedempte Oude Gracht
This apartment sits on one of Haarlem's oldest streets, right in the middle of the Vijfhoek. It's a lively spot, with the canal and its bridges just outside the door. At €1,750 per month, the rent sat 29% below the neighbourhood average of €2,449, which was keen for the area. For context, that's in line with what you'd expect when you look at apartments in Haarlem. This home has not been online since 24 September 2026.
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood is a tight-knit corner of the old city. One resident says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time." Another adds: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third notes: "The needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep and it is never cleaned up." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 8.25 out of 10. It's a dense, urban area with many single-person households.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo just around the corner. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a couple of streets away, and the Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Haarlem has plenty of restaurants and a library close by.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via PMA Real Estate and through Pararius.
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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 Gedempte Oude Gracht 32A, Haarlem
Was €1,750 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was 29% below the neighbourhood average of €2,449, though the floor area of 66 m² was 40% smaller than the average of 110 m². Compared with other rentals in the Vijfhoek, the price per square metre worked out at €26.52, which was slightly above the average of €24.15. So it was a market-rate price for a smaller unit in a central location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is an official registration from EP-Online. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building or its installations.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The Dekamarkt is just 36 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are both 145 metres away, just around the corner. For a wider choice, there are 48 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you'll never be far from a shop.
What schools are nearby?
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 113 metres away. For primary education, the Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 549 metres away, and IKC De Argonauten is 645 metres. There are 102 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How far is the train station?
Haarlem's train station is 1.6 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get to Amsterdam or other cities in the region without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Vijfhoek scores 8.25 out of 10 from three resident reviews. Residents describe it as a pleasant, close-knit place where people know each other. Shops and restaurants are close by, and there's water for paddleboarding in the summer. One resident notes that dog and cat mess on the doorstep is a downside.
