A classic upper apartment on the water
This upper apartment sits on the Kinderhuisvest, right in the middle of Haarlem's historic centre, with the water right outside and an open view. It is a classic 1885 building, and the home itself is spread over two floors. The asking price of €525,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €714,585. For a sense of what else is on the market, have a look at apartments in Haarlem.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a total living area of 92 m². The BAG registration, however, lists the living area as 105 m². The home is on the second floor and comes with a roof terrace. It is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership. The property was built in 1885 and has an energy label C.
Living in the Binnenstad
Residents of the Oude Stad district, which includes this part of the centre, give their living environment an average score of 8.1, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood...shops nearby, bus connections nearby." Another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." A third resident, who has lived there since 1992, still finds it beautiful but sees social contacts decreasing. The district is home to around 3,435 people, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Dekamarkt just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is just around the corner, and the nearest primary school, IKC De Argonauten, is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan is on your doorstep, and Apotheek Loomeyer is just around the corner. Bus stops at Nassaulaan and Ruychaverstraat are both within a couple of minutes' walk, with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, and 7, 8, 81 and 84 respectively. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Haarlem is well served by these connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €804,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 35% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €544,000 to €804,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, with current flood risk low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Kramer & Partners 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 Kinderhuisvest 43RD, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €525,000 is 27% below the average asking price in the Binnenstad, which is €714,585. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 92 m², comes to €5,707, which is also below the neighbourhood average of €8,022 per m². The price verdict is therefore 'keen'.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. It is an upper apartment on the second floor, with a roof terrace. The total living area is listed as 92 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €804,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 35% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 48%, from €544,000 in 2020 to €804,000 in 2025. This development reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1885, before 1970, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 67% of properties were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 5% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, based on public data, and do not constitute an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, at 172 metres, followed by Dekamarkt at 294 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 371 metres, and Jumbo at 401 metres. With several options within a few minutes' walk, daily groceries are easily accessible from this location.
What schools are near this home?
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 233 metres away. For primary education, IKC De Argonauten is at 391 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer at 593 metres. There are also several other schools within a short distance, making this a convenient spot for families with children.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Nassaulaan, at 140 metres, with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Another stop, Haarlem, Ruychaverstraat, is at 172 metres with lines 7, 8, 81 and 84. Haarlem train station is 751 metres away, about a ten-minute walk, offering national rail connections.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Oude Stad district, which includes this neighbourhood, rate their living environment with an average score of 8.1, based on eleven reviews. One resident praises the "beautiful neighbourhood" and the nearby shops and bus connections, while another mentions the old part of the city but notes that cleaning and greenery could be better. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific street.
