Koninginnebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 45 m² apartment on Houtplein sits in the lively Koninginnebuurt, a stone's throw from the city's best cafés and shops. With an energy label A and a price tag of €395,000, it's a rare find in a neighbourhood where the average asking price is over a million euros. Compared to other apartments in Haarlem, this home is priced keenly for its size and efficiency.
Koninginnebuurt is one of Haarlem's most expensive areas, but residents' experiences vary. One review mentions "good" aspects, while another describes "Unroyal nuisance", citing drug dealing, fireworks, noisy parties, and parking issues. The neighbourhood is densely built (over 4,400 addresses per km²) and home to a mix of families and singles. Based on three reviews, the average score is 7.19. For more context, see the neighbourhood Koninginnebuurt page.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Dreefschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the International School Haarlem is within a ten-minute stroll. Secondary school ECL (havo, atheneum, gymnasium) is also nearby. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via VK Makelaars & Taxateurs and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Houtplein 32A, 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 32A, Haarlem
The asking price of €395,000 is 63% below the neighbourhood average of €1,056,115, but the apartment is also 73% smaller than the average home in Koninginnebuurt (166 m²). Given its compact size and excellent energy label A, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small, efficient apartment in this location.
Koninginnebuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of families and singles. Residents appreciate its central location but some report issues like drug dealing, fireworks, and parking problems. The average review score is 7.19 out of 10, based on three reviews. It's a lively area with plenty of amenities nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Haarlem's main station offers connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
Ekoplaza is just 68 metres away, perfect for organic groceries. Albert Heijn is 196 metres away, and Vomar, Jumbo, and Dekamarkt are within a 10-minute walk. You'll have plenty of options for daily shopping.
Primary schools include Dreefschool (156 m), Obs Bos en Vaart (371 m), and Cruquiusschool (488 m). For secondary education, ECL (havo, atheneum, gymnasium) is 717 m away. The International School Haarlem is also nearby at 601 m.
The apartment has energy label A, which means it's very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only 20.8% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Koninginnebuurt
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