A maisonnette in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment on Jacobstraat 27 sits in the Vijfhoek, one of the oldest parts of Haarlem's city centre. The streets here are narrow and lively, with shops and cafés woven into the daily rhythm. Built in 2010, the home combines a modern build with a classic central setting. The asking price is €665,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Haarlem sits at €728,688, while the median is €580,000.
The home itself
This maisonette apartment spans two floors and is located on the second living level. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent notes it is fully insulated with HR+ glazing. Heating comes from a combination boiler with partial underfloor heating and a heat recovery system. The property is freehold, with a monthly HOA fee of €260.70.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "The Vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third resident notes that pet waste is sometimes left on the street. The neighbourhood has around 3,390 inhabitants, and 57% of households are single-person. It is a busy, sociable part of the city, though one reviewer points out there is not much nature nearby. For more on the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Dekamarkt just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and the nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer, is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Huisman is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Loomeyer is a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Raaksbrug and Nassaulaan are within a couple of minutes' walk, served by lines 250, 255, 340, 346, 356 and 2, 3, 73, 568, 569, N80 respectively. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers a compact urban environment with all amenities close by, as described on the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €594,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 17%, from €506,000 to €594,000. As for address-level risks, the noise indication for road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vos & Kleian Makelaardij B.V. and their listing on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Jacobstraat 27, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €665,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €594,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 93 m², comes to €7,151.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a maisonette apartment on the second living level, spanning two floors. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 93 m², while the BAG registration records 90 m². There is a balcony, and the property is freehold with a monthly HOA fee of €260.70.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home is fully insulated with HR+ glazing, and heating is provided by a combination boiler with partial underfloor heating and a heat recovery system.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In the area, 2% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is also medium, both currently and in 2050.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 26 metres away, on your doorstep. A Dekamarkt is 151 metres away, and a Jumbo is 234 metres away. The nearest secondary school, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, is 191 metres away, and the nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer, is 466 metres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Raaksbrug, 102 metres away, served by lines 250, 255, 340, 346 and 356. Another stop, Haarlem, Nassaulaan, is 239 metres away with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is 907 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in the Vijfhoek?
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "The Vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third notes that pet waste is sometimes left on the street.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 17%, from €506,000 to €594,000. The value rose steadily each year, with a slight dip in 2024 to €577,000 before rising again to €594,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
Is there a balcony and what is the ownership situation?
Yes, the apartment has a balcony, as stated in the agent's features. The property is freehold, meaning you own the full property without a ground lease. There is a monthly HOA fee of €260.70, which covers the shared costs of the building.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The noise indication for road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at this specific home.
