A sunny apartment in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment on the Gedempte Voldersgracht sits in the Vijfhoek, one of Haarlem's oldest quarters, where the canals and narrow streets give the area a distinctly historic feel. The asking price is €495,000 for a living area of 63 m² according to the agent. The home is one of the apartments in Haarlem currently on offer.
Inside the home
Built in 1940, this two-storey apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, with a living area of 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The home is on the first floor and comes with a balcony facing south, plus a sun terrace that belongs to the homeowners' association, which charges a monthly contribution of €75. The property is fully owned, and the agent lists insulation in the roof, walls and floor, as well as double glazing and floor insulation. Heating is electric, with a gas fireplace for extra warmth.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "The Vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third resident notes that "the needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep (which I can't do anything about) and it is never cleaned up." The neighbourhood counts around 3,390 inhabitants, and most households are single-person, at 57%. For a closer look at the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo is on your doorstep, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Huisman is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Centraal Haarlem is a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Raaksbrug and Centrum/Verwulft are a couple of streets away, with lines 250, 255, 340, 346 and 356, and lines 2, 3, 73, 300, 568, 569, N30 and N80 respectively. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €428,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €352,000 to €428,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both 40 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level data shows that 33% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, with 2% of properties in the neighbourhood having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DMC Overveen.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Gedempte Voldersgracht 23A, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €428,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact about the listing, and what it means for the eventual sale price is up to the market to decide.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The home is on the first floor and has a balcony facing south, plus a sun terrace that belongs to the homeowners' association. The volume is 230 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a C label means moderate energy efficiency. You can expect energy costs that are neither very low nor very high, but the exact amount depends on your usage and energy prices. The agent also lists insulation in the roof, walls and floor, as well as double glazing, which can help keep energy use down.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1940, and in this postcode area, 33% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level, based on the reference years 2022 and 2023. They give an indication of the acoustic environment, not a measurement inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The Jumbo is 153 metres away, the Dekamarkt is 168 metres away, and the Albert Heijn is 190 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within about 500 metres: a Dekamarkt at 463 metres and an Albert Heijn at 485 metres. This means you have a good choice for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, at 288 metres. For primary education, the Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 395 metres away, and the Cruquiusschool is 538 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance, including the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal at 650 metres and the Veronica Jenaplanschool at 738 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Haarlem, Raaksbrug at 162 metres, with lines 250, 255, 340, 346 and 356, and Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft at 193 metres, with lines 2, 3, 73, 300, 568, 569, N30 and N80. Haarlem train station is 1,056 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around the city and further afield.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the Vijfhoek give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "The Vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third notes that "the needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep (which I can't do anything about) and it is never cleaned up."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value of this home has increased by 22% between 2020 and 2025, from €352,000 to €428,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the general trend in the local housing market, but the WOZ value is a municipal valuation, not a market price. The asking price of €495,000 is 16% above the current WOZ value.
