Bloemenbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hyacintenlaan sits in the leafy Bloemenbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Haarlem. Built in 1933, it has 103 m² of living space and an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. The asking price of €649,000 is exactly in line with the neighbourhood median, making it a fair deal compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Bloemenbuurt is a calm, green part of Haarlem with a mix of pre-war houses and modern flats. Around 1,300 people live here, many in one-person households, and the area feels settled. There are no resident reviews available, but the streets are tidy and the atmosphere is relaxed. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel with an address density of 3,590, yet it remains surprisingly quiet. It's a place where you can walk to most daily needs without the bustle of the city centre. For more context, see the Bloemenbuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Albert Heijn, a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, Dekamarkt is a ten-minute walk. Schools are well within reach: Focus special primary school is on your doorstep, and De Beatrixschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary pupils can walk to Kennemer Lyceum in about eight minutes. The area is part of the municipality of Haarlem, which means good access to parks, a library, and restaurants within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Bosch&Duyn Makelaars. The details are based on the information provided by the agent.
Details of this home
Hyacintenlaan 16RD, Haarlem
Data from Bloemenbuurt
Data from Bloemenbuurt
47 within 5 km
100 within 5 km
About Hyacintenlaan 16RD, Haarlem
The asking price of €649,000 matches the median sale price in Bloemenbuurt exactly. Recently sold apartments in the neighbourhood went for an average of €801,188, but those were larger (119 m² on average). At €6,112 per m², this apartment is priced in line with the local market, so it's neither cheap nor overpriced.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good for a 1933 building. In Bloemenbuurt, 37.5% of homes have label B, so this is typical. You can expect reasonable energy costs, though older construction may need attention to insulation. No exact running costs are stated in the listing.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about an 18-minute walk or a short cycle. That makes commuting to Amsterdam or Leiden straightforward, though the listing does not specify which station.
Bloemenbuurt has a mix of households: about 160 with children and 150 without, plus many singles. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area is quiet with parks nearby. It's a family-friendly pocket, though not dominated by families.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 288 m away, so daily shopping is on your doorstep. Dekamarkt is 655 m, and Aldi is 814 m. You have plenty of options within a ten-minute walk.
This is an apartment with 103 m² of living space, built in 1933.
The neighbourhood recorded 164 total crimes, which is moderate for an urban area. It's not a high-crime zone, but like any city area, it pays to be aware. No specific crime types are broken down in the data.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bloemenbuurt