Vijfhoek, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Gedempte Oude Gracht sits right in the heart of the Vijfhoek, one of Haarlem's oldest neighbourhoods. The 1885 building gives it a traditional feel, and at 78 m² it's a manageable size for a couple or a single person. With an energy label C, it's reasonably efficient for its age. The asking price of €375,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €712,176, partly because the home is smaller than the typical 109 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
The Vijfhoek is a lively, central area where residents appreciate the convenience. One resident says: 'Everything within walking distance, all the shops and restaurants are just around the corner.' Another notes: 'Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer.' A third mentions that dog mess on the street can be an issue. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.25 out of 10. It's a dense, urban area with mostly smaller households, many singles and couples, and relatively few families. For more on the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is a 29-metre walk to Jumbo, with Dekamarkt just over a minute away and Albert Heijn a couple of streets further. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and several primary schools like Veronica Jenaplanschool and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer are about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Haarlem, which offers a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van der Schaaf & Kooijmans Makelaars & Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Gedempte Oude Gracht 72A, Haarlem
Very good · 3 residents
De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. Very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time. There isn't much nature unfortunately, but if you hop on your bike you'll soon reach a forest.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a very nice place to live. Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer. The parks are also very nice, I'm there quite often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep (which I can't do anything about) and it is never cleaned up.
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About Gedempte Oude Gracht 72A, Haarlem
The asking price of €375,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €712,176, but the apartment is also 28% smaller than the typical 109 m² in Vijfhoek. Given the central location and the home's character, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller apartment in this area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1885. It means the property has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 31% of homes have label C, while 33% have a lower rating.
The Jumbo is just 29 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Dekamarkt is 104 metres and Albert Heijn is 267 metres, so daily groceries are very convenient.
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary school) is 215 metres away, a five-minute walk. Primary schools include Veronica Jenaplanschool (566 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer (570 m), both about a ten-minute walk.
Haarlem train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Vijfhoek is a dense, urban area with a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities. It's popular with singles and couples, 60% of households are one-person. Residents love the walkability and the water, but note that it can be busy and dog mess on the street is a minor issue.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that it's an apartment in a historic building, outdoor space is likely limited to the shared street or nearby parks, such as the park 0.6 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vijfhoek
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