Koninginnebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1916 apartment on the Houtplein sits in one of Haarlem's most elegant streets, with the leafy Haarlemmerhout park just around the corner. At 127 m² and with an energy label C, it's a spacious home in a building full of character. The asking price of €995,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,056,115, but still keen given the size and location. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
The Koninginnebuurt is a sought-after area with wide streets and stately homes, but it's not without its issues. Based on three reviews, one resident describes it as 'good', while another complains of 'drug dealing, setting off fireworks, noisy parties, parking on the pavement, cargo bike terror, damp damage and a municipality that completely ignores its residents'. The neighbourhood has a very high density (4,428 addresses per km²) and is home to a mix of families and singles. The neighbourhood Koninginnebuurt is known for its central location and proximity to the city centre.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Dreefschool and Obs Bos en Vaart. The municipality Haarlem offers excellent amenities, with restaurants and a park both just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Van der Schaaf & Kooijmans Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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Houtplein 20RD, Haarlem
Good · 3 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AIDrug dealing, setting off fireworks, noisy parties, parking on the pavement, cargo bike terror, damp damage and a municipality that completely ignores its residents. You wouldn't expect it in the most expensive neighbourhood of Haarlem, but it's an everyday occurrence.
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About Houtplein 20RD, Haarlem
The asking price of €995,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €1,056,115 and the median of €1,082,500. Given the 127 m² floor area and central location, it is priced keenly compared to similar homes in the Koninginnebuurt.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have label C, while 25% have a lower rating. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not as low as a modern A-label home.
The Koninginnebuurt recorded 122 total crimes, but one resident reports 'drug dealing, setting off fireworks, noisy parties, parking on the pavement, cargo bike terror, damp damage and a municipality that completely ignores its residents'. Another resident rates it 8.75 out of 10, so experiences vary.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Dreefschool (212 m) and Obs Bos en Vaart (435 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.4 km away. There is also an International School Haarlem at 631 m.
Haarlem's train station is 2.2 km from the apartment, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The station offers direct connections to Amsterdam and other cities.
Ekoplaza is just 23 metres away on the same street, and Albert Heijn is 131 metres away. For more variety, Vomar and Jumbo are about 600 metres away, and Dekamarkt is 688 metres.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not specified, so it is likely that this apartment does not have private outdoor space. The Haarlemmerhout park is just 0.3 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Koninginnebuurt