Grote Houtstraat 154RD
Vijfhoek, Haarlem
AreaA grand apartment on the Grote Houtstraat
This spacious apartment sits on one of Haarlem's most atmospheric shopping streets, right in the heart of the Vijfhoek. With 121 m² of living space, it offers a generous layout for a city centre home. The building dates from 1880, giving it plenty of character, and the energy label is B. At €2,565 per month, the rent is in line with the average for apartments in Haarlem, which currently sits around €2,449.
Life in the Vijfhoek
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood is a close-knit community where people know each other by name. One resident says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another describes it as "busy but cosy", with everything conveniently close by. The area is lively, with shops and restaurants just around the corner, and the canal nearby for a summer paddleboard. It is a very urban spot, with a high density of addresses, and most households are single people.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Dreefschool and Cruquiusschool are both within a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The train station is about 1.6 km away, and the municipality of Haarlem offers plenty of cultural and recreational options nearby.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed via Keijser & Drieman NVM Makelaars Haarlem and one other channel.
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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 Grote Houtstraat 154RD, Haarlem
Is €2,565 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,565 is slightly above the average of €2,449 for rentals in the Vijfhoek, but it is close to the median of €2,550. Given the 121 m² floor area, the price per square metre works out to about €21.20, which is below the neighbourhood average of €24.15 per m². So the rent is in line with what similar apartments in the area go for.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A B label indicates a reasonably efficient home, though the exact energy costs will depend on your usage and the current energy prices. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 113 metres, so you can be there in under two minutes on foot. An Ekoplaza is at 239 metres, and a Jumbo at 337 metres. For a wider choice, there are 47 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you will never be short of options for your weekly shop.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within a short walk: the Dreefschool at 453 metres and the Cruquiusschool at 496 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is at 568 metres. In total, there are 100 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport connection?
The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The station gives you direct access to the wider region.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
The CBS data records 585 incidents in the neighbourhood, which is a figure for the whole area. Residents give the neighbourhood a high average score of 8.25 out of 10, with one noting that "very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it." The overall impression from reviews is positive.
