Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Herensingel sits in a lively part of Haarlem, with the city's energy just outside the door. At 70 m² and built in 1955, it has a solid footprint and an energy label D, which is less efficient than much of the current supply in the area. The asking price of €435,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €468,500, and there are 28 other apartments for sale in the area, so you have a sense of the market. For context, apartments in Haarlem typically sell for around €6,264 per m².
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. It's home to about 2,745 people, many of them singles or couples without children, the average household size is 1.8. The area has a strong urban feel, with an address density of over 5,000 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a fairly even spread of ages, with a slight concentration of 25-45 year olds. For more on the area, see the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is well served. For groceries, the nearest Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including Albert Heijn, Vomar and Jumbo. For families, the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a couple of streets away, and the Veronica Jenaplanschool is also within easy walking distance. The neighbourhood has a good number of primary schools, so you have options. The area falls under the municipality of Haarlem, which manages local amenities and services.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Mooijekind Vleut Makelaars.
Details of this home
Herensingel 71II, Haarlem
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
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About Herensingel 71II, Haarlem
The asking price of €435,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €468,500 and the median of €455,000. Compared to the average price per m² of €6,264, this 70 m² apartment works out at about €6,214 per m², slightly under the average. So it's priced keenly relative to the local market.
The energy label is D. In the neighbourhood, about 26% of homes have a label D or lower, while 33% have label A. Label D means the home is moderately efficient, you can expect higher energy costs than a more modern home, but it's not the worst. The listing's energy label is less efficient than most of the current supply in the area.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. That gives you access to the national rail network from Haarlem.
The nearest supermarket, a Dekamarkt, is just 153 metres away, on your doorstep. Within a ten-minute walk you also have Albert Heijn, Vomar and Jumbo. For other errands, a GP is 0.7 km away and a restaurant is 0.2 km away.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is 279 metres away, the Veronica Jenaplanschool is 380 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Kring is 674 metres. Secondary education is about 1 km away.
There are 28 apartments currently for sale in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €755,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 31 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
The address density is 5,108 per km², which is classified as very strongly urban (level 1). This means the neighbourhood is dense, with shops, services and public transport close by.
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