A classic upper apartment in the heart of Haarlem
This upper apartment on the Kleine Houtstraat sits in the Heiliglanden neighbourhood, part of Haarlem's old city centre. It is a home with history, built in 1750, and it is offered for €398,000. The asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €481,932. For context, the median asking price for homes here is €399,000, and the average price per square metre is €7,794. If you are looking at apartments in Haarlem, this one stands out for its central setting and its price.
The home itself
According to the agent, this upper apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². The home is on the second living floor and has a volume of 234 m³. It is offered in full ownership, with no leasehold. The property is described as being in the centre and in a residential area. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage.
Life in Heiliglanden
Residents of the district, which includes Heiliglanden, 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." The neighbourhood has around 1,400 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person, at 60%. The old city character is evident, with many buildings dating from before 1945. For more on the area, see the Heiliglanden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza and Vomar are a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Veronica Jenaplanschool is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is also within walking distance for secondary education. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Kraaij en Ensink, and the pharmacy Apotheek Centraal Haarlem is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Haarlem, Frans Hals Museum is on your doorstep, with bus line 3, and Haarlem, Kampersingel is also nearby, serving lines 3, 80 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk away. This is all within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €374,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €206,000 to €374,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. These figures come from public data sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Schaaf & Kooijmans Makelaars & Taxateurs 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kleine Houtstraat 122C, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €398,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €481,932. The median asking price here is €399,000, so this home is priced at the median level. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 70 m², is €5,686, which is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €7,794 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this upper apartment?
According to the agent, this upper apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The home is located on the second living floor and has a volume of 234 m³. The agent lists the living area as 70 m², while the BAG registration records 48 m². The property is offered in full ownership, meaning there is no leasehold.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €374,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 82%, from €206,000 in 2020 to €374,000 in 2025. This reflects the strong price development in the area, though the WOZ value is a municipal valuation and not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The figures are based on the reference years 2022 and 2023.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1750, and the area is a KCAF attention zone, where 88% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Additionally, 12% of properties in this neighbourhood 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 supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 284 metres, and the Ekoplaza and Vomar are within a five-minute walk. For primary education, the Veronica Jenaplanschool is 372 metres away, and the Dreefschool is 521 metres. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 628 metres away. These distances make daily errands and school runs manageable on foot.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Frans Hals Museum, just 98 metres away, serving bus line 3. Another stop, Haarlem, Kampersingel, is 103 metres away and serves lines 3, 80 and N80. Haarlem train station is 1.3 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local buses and the national rail network.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the district, which includes Heiliglanden, rate their living environment with an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here." Another mentions that social contacts are decreasing. The neighbourhood has around 1,400 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 60%.
