Kerkhofstraat 27ZW
Burgwal, Haarlem
AreaA ground-floor apartment in the old heart of Haarlem
This apartment sits on the ground floor of a 1910 building on Kerkhofstraat, a quiet road in the Burgwal neighbourhood, right in the centre of Haarlem. It is a compact home with a living area of 47 m² according to the agent, and 48 m² according to the BAG registration. The asking price of €395,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Haarlem sits well above this figure.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living volume is 185 m³. It comes with a rear garden of 20 m², accessible via the back, facing southeast. The property is freehold, so you own the land as well as the building. According to the agent, the home has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €102 per month.
Life in Burgwal
Burgwal is a small, old part of Haarlem, and residents clearly feel attached to it. One resident who has lived here since 1992 says: "Beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another, a 33-year resident, says: "I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years." Based on five reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.67. The area is very densely built, with over 5,600 addresses per square kilometre, and most of the housing stock dates from before 1945. For more on the area, see the Burgwal neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk te Slaa, is just around the corner, and the Teyler Apotheek is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away, with Vomar and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is just around the corner for primary education. Bus stops at Turfmarkt and Byzantiumstraat are a five-minute walk, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Smaak Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kerkhofstraat 27ZW, Haarlem
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €395,000. This is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €696,550. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 47 m², is €8,404.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 47 m² according to the agent, and 48 m² according to the BAG registration. The living volume is 185 m³.
Is there a garden?
Yes, there is a rear garden of 20 m², accessible via the back and facing southeast. The property is on the ground floor, so the garden is directly adjacent to the living space.
What is the energy label?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €102 per month. This is a monthly contribution towards the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance and insurance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1910, and in this postcode area, 29% of properties were built before 1970. In the wider area, 6% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dekamarkt is the nearest supermarket, just a couple of streets away. Vomar and Albert Heijn are both about a ten-minute walk. There are several other options within easy reach as well.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Veronica Jenaplanschool is just around the corner, and the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is about a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Turfmarkt and Byzantiumstraat are both about a five-minute walk, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about Burgwal?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.67, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another says: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired."
Is there a risk of flooding?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated for this address, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
