Grote Houtstraat 156RD
Vijfhoek, Haarlem
AreaA grand apartment in the heart of Haarlem
This spacious apartment sits on the Grote Houtstraat in the Vijfhoek, right in the middle of Haarlem's historic centre. It is a lively, urban setting where the city's energy is literally on your doorstep. With an asking price of €800,000, this home is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Haarlem, which reflects its exceptional size and central position.
Inside the home
Built in 1910, this apartment spans three floors and offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 216 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 214 m². The home features a sunny terrace with a southwest orientation, as well as both a roof terrace and a balcony. It is fully owned, heated by a central heating boiler and gas fires, and is described as being on a quiet road with a sheltered position and an unobstructed view.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents here give their neighbourhood a strong 8.25 out of 10, 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 adds: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." The neighbourhood is home to around 3,500 people, many of whom live alone. It is a busy, cosy part of the city, though one resident notes that pet mess is sometimes left on the doorstep. For more on the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with the Ekoplaza just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Dreefschool and Cruquiusschool are both a five-minute walk, while the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kraaij en Ensink and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem are both just around the corner. Bus stops on the Grote Houtstraat, including Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein with lines 3, 80, 250 and more, are a couple of streets away, and Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does have risk indications at area level, not based on an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 45 dB Lden, railway noise at 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 40 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vastgoed Adviesgroep Makelaars and their listings on Funda, Pararius and other platforms. The asking price of €800,000 works out at €3,704 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 216 m².
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About Grote Houtstraat 156RD, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Vijfhoek?
The asking price of €800,000 is above the average asking price of €788,663 for homes currently for sale in the Vijfhoek. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €620,000, and prices range from €345,000 to €2,750,000. The price per square metre here is €3,704, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €6,909 per m², reflecting the home's large floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment spans three floors and contains six rooms in total. There are four bedrooms and one bathroom. The home also has a sunny terrace facing southwest, plus both a roof terrace and a balcony. The total volume is 772 m³, and the living area is listed as 216 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 214 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with better labels. The home is heated by a central heating boiler and gas fires. In the Vijfhoek, about 29.8% of homes for sale have a label of D or lower, so this home is not alone in its energy performance.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address has area-level risk indications, not based on an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk is indicated as medium, partly because the building dates from 1910 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. Noise from road, rail and air traffic is all below the relevant standards.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 100 metres away, on your doorstep. The Ekoplaza is 224 metres away, and a Jumbo is 350 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kraaij en Ensink is 348 metres away, and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem is 327 metres away. The Dreefschool primary school is 440 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem secondary school is 582 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops within a short walk. Haarlem, Frans Hals Museum is 204 metres away with bus line 3, and Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein is 241 metres away with lines 3, 80, 250, 255, 340, 341, 346, 356, 568, 680 and N80. Haarlem train station is 1,345 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Spaarne Gasthuis Zuid, is 1,834 metres away.
What is the Vijfhoek neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents rate the Vijfhoek 8.25 out of 10 based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a very pleasant neighbourhood where everyone knows each other. Another appreciates that everything is close by and enjoys paddleboarding on the water in summer. The neighbourhood has around 3,500 residents, with 57% living alone. There are 585 reported crimes in the area, which you can interpret as you see fit.
How old is this building and what does that mean?
The building dates from 1910, making it over a century old. In the Vijfhoek, 69.6% of homes for sale were built before 1945, so this is typical for the area. The age of the building is a fact, and the foundation risk indication for the address is medium, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home.
