Jacobstraat 71
Vijfhoek, Haarlem
A bright apartment in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment on Jacobstraat 71 sits in the Vijfhoek, a lively part of Haarlem's old centre where life spills out onto the streets. The home was built in 2010 and carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €600,000, the price per square metre comes to €6,742 based on the agent's listing, which sits below the average asking price of €788,663 for apartments in Haarlem. That puts this home on the sharp side compared with the wider market.
Inside the home
This upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) spans one floor on the fifth living level, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home has a balcony, full ownership, and a service charge of €260.70 per month. According to the agent, the property is fully insulated with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another adds: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." The neighbourhood counts around 3,500 residents, and most households are single-person. It is a busy, sociable spot where the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, though nature is scarce and a bike ride is needed to reach a forest. For more on the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away and a Jumbo just around the corner. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and primary school De Peppelaer is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Huisman is just around the corner, and Apotheek Loomeyer is a five-minute walk. Bus stop Haarlem, Raaksbrug is on your doorstep with lines 250, 255, 340, 346 and 356, and Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. For the wider area, see the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both 40 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in this area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now 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 ViaAnca Makelaardij and ViaAnca Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Jacobstraat 71, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Vijfhoek?
The asking price of €600,000 works out at €6,742 per square metre based on the agent's listing. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €788,663, and the median is €620,000. The average price per square metre in the Vijfhoek is €6,909, so this apartment sits slightly below that figure.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is an upper-floor home on the fifth living level, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans one floor and has a balcony. The living area is listed at 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home has full ownership and a service charge of €260.70 per month.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the property is fully insulated with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The home was built in 2010.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement of this specific home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in this area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are close to this apartment?
The Albert Heijn is just 35 metres away, on your doorstep. A Dekamarkt is 140 metres away, and a Jumbo is 228 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within about 550 metres, so daily groceries are always close at hand.
What schools are near Jacobstraat 71?
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 178 metres away. Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 478 metres away, and IKC De Argonauten is 579 metres away. Several other primary schools are within a short walk, including the Cruquiusschool at 688 metres.
How is the public transport in this part of Haarlem?
Bus stop Haarlem, Raaksbrug is 116 metres away with lines 250, 255, 340, 346 and 356. Haarlem, Nassaulaan is 229 metres away with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is 898 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 neighbourhood is pleasant and everyone knows each other, with shops and restaurants just around the corner. Another mentions paddleboarding by the water in summer and enjoying the nearby parks. One resident notes that pet waste is sometimes left on the street.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Vijfhoek has around 3,500 residents. Most households are single-person, at 57%, and 17% of households have children. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 37% of residents. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 5,770 per square kilometre.





