A classic canal-side apartment
This apartment on the Gedempte Oude Gracht sits in the heart of Haarlem's old town, where the canal has been filled in to create a broad, lively street. With an energy label A and 69 m² of space, it is a comfortable base in a historic setting. At €2,250 per month, the rent is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €2,723, which is keen for a home of this size and efficiency. For context, apartments in Haarlem typically command higher rents.
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood is a compact, friendly pocket of the old city. Based on three resident reviews, it scores 8.25 out of 10. One resident says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another notes: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." The area is busy but cosy, with a mix of ages and many single-person households. It is a place where daily life unfolds on foot.
Life on the street
Daily errands are remarkably easy here. The Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is just around the corner, while Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.6 km away, and the municipality of Haarlem offers plenty beyond the immediate streets.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through Lighthouse Property Services B.V. and is also available via Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 50A, Haarlem
Is €2,250 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,250 is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €2,723 for rental homes. With 69 m² and an energy label A, it sits at the lower end of the local market, where rents range from €1,985 to €3,950. Given the size and efficiency, this is a market-rate price for the Vijfhoek.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is officially registered as having low energy consumption, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The Dekamarkt is just 23 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 89 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 195 metres from the front door. For daily groceries, you will not need to walk far, and there are several other options within a few hundred metres.
What schools are nearby?
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 147 metres away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 557 metres away, and the Veronica Jenaplanschool is 620 metres. All are within a short walk, making school runs straightforward.
How far is the train station?
Haarlem's train station is 1.6 km from the apartment. That is a walk of about 20 minutes or a short cycle.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25 out of 10. One says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water." The area is described as busy but cosy, with shops and restaurants just around the corner.
