A compact apartment in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment on Gierstraat sits in the middle of Haarlem's old town, where the streets are lively and everything is close at hand. The home dates from 1867 and has an energy label A, which is efficient for a building of that age. At €2,200 per month, the rent sits about 17% below the neighbourhood average of €2,665, though the floor area of 53 m² is smaller than the typical home here. For a sense of what else is on the market, have a look at apartments in Haarlem.
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood is a close-knit part of the old town, and residents give it an average score of 8.25 out of 10. 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." A third mentions 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." Based on three reviews, the picture is of a friendly, busy area with little green space but plenty of character.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Haarlem, which means the centre's shops, restaurants and canals are all within easy reach.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through B2 Makelaars & Taxateurs 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 Gierstraat 38D, Haarlem
Is €2,200 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,200 is about 17% below the average of €2,665 for rental homes in the Vijfhoek. However, the floor area of 53 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 103 m², so the price per square metre is relatively high. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value living in the old town.
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 likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient properties. The label is an official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This makes it feasible to commute to other cities, though the exact station is not named in the listing.
What are the neighbours like in the Vijfhoek?
Residents describe the Vijfhoek as a pleasant, close-knit neighbourhood where people know each other. One resident says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions it is "busy but cosy." There are occasional disturbances from young people, but overall it is seen as a friendly place to live.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily shopping?
Daily shopping is very convenient. Jumbo is just 170 metres away, and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are both within 280 metres. You can reach these shops in a few minutes on foot, which makes it easy to pick up groceries without planning ahead.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 402 metres away. For primary education, the Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer and the Cruquiusschool are both about 536 metres away, so school runs are short.
