A sunny upper floor in the heart of Haarlem
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Gedempte Oude Gracht, right in the middle of Haarlem's historic centre. The Vijfhoek is a lively, close-knit neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach. At €345,000, the asking price was 56% below the neighbourhood average of €789,013, which put it on the low side compared with other apartments in Haarlem. This home has not been online since 12 October 2026.
What the home offers
Built in 1885, this one-bedroom apartment spans a single floor on the second storey. According to the agent, the living area was 61 m², while the BAG registration records 77 m². The home has a sunny west-facing terrace, a balcony, and full ownership. The agent mentioned roof insulation and double glazing, and heating ran on a combi boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €120.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. 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 neighbourhood counts around 3,500 residents, many of whom live alone. It is a busy, urban area, with a high address density. For more on the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Dekamarkt just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Kraaij en Ensink is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Centrum/Verwulft is on your doorstep, with lines 2, 3, 73, 300, 568, 569, N30 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Haarlem. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 60 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the pre-1970 construction year and the area-level data. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Van der Schaaf & Kooijmans Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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About Gedempte Oude Gracht 72B, Haarlem
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the Vijfhoek?
The asking price of €345,000 was 56% below the average asking price of €789,013 for homes at the time for sale in the Vijfhoek. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €6,904, while this home was listed at €5,656 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €607,500.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper-floor apartment had two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area was listed as 61 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The home has a west-facing sunny terrace and a balcony. It is located on the second storey of the building.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not part of the information provided for this home. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 60 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and aircraft noise is also 40 dB Lden, not above the norm. These are area-level indications and not a measurement inside the home.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 29 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. A Dekamarkt is 104 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 267 metres away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 215 metres away, and several primary schools are within about 570 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
What is the Vijfhoek neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents rate the Vijfhoek an average of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a very pleasant neighbourhood where everyone knows each other. Another mentions that everything is conveniently close by and that they enjoy paddleboarding in the summer. The neighbourhood has around 3,500 residents and is very strongly urban, with a high address density.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft is just 17 metres away, with lines 2, 3, 73, 300, 568, 569, N30 and N80. Another stop, Haarlem, Raaksbrug, is 300 metres away with lines 250, 255, 340, 346 and 356. Haarlem train station is about 984 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The agent mentioned roof insulation and double glazing, which could help keep the home warmer in winter. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
