A classic Haarlem apartment
This apartment on the Kleine Houtstraat sits in the middle of Haarlem's Binnenstad, a part of town that feels alive from the moment you step outside. It is a 19th-century building, from 1850, and the home comes with an energy label A, which is the most efficient label there is. The last known rent of €2,500 a month was on the high side compared with the average of €2,353 for rentals in the neighbourhood, though the home was also a bit larger than the typical listing. For context, apartments in Haarlem generally rent for around €26.10 per square metre. This home has not been online since 12 October 2026.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
Binnenstad is a dense, urban area with a real sense of community. One resident describes it as "cosy...lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here," and notes that shops and bus connections are nearby. The neighbourhood is home to many single-person households, with an average household size of 1.6, and a large share of residents are between 25 and 45. It is a busy, central part of Haarlem, with an address density of nearly 6,000 per square kilometre, so you are right in the thick of things.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, the Veronica Jenaplanschool is a couple of streets away, while the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk. The train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, and a park or garden is within a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Haarlem, a city with plenty to offer.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through two channels, including ViaDaan and ViaDaan on Pararius.
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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 Kleine Houtstraat 21D, Haarlem
Was €2,500 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,500 was above the average of €2,353 for rentals in the Binnenstad, and also above the median of €2,350. The apartment was 73 square metres, which was smaller than the average rental of 84 square metres in the neighbourhood, so the price per square metre worked out higher than the neighbourhood average of €26.10. Whether it is fair depends on what you value in a central location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. This is an official registration, so it reflects the home's energy performance as recorded.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The Jumbo is 342 metres away, just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt is 395 metres away, a couple of streets from the apartment. An Albert Heijn is 504 metres away, about a five-minute walk. With several options within a short distance, daily grocery shopping is straightforward from this location.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Veronica Jenaplanschool, a primary school, is 245 metres away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 426 metres away. Several other primary schools, including the Dreefschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kring, are within about 800 metres. The neighbourhood has a good range of educational options within walking distance.
How far is the train station from this home?
The train station is 1.1 kilometres from the apartment. That is roughly a fifteen-minute walk, depending on your pace. The neighbourhood also has bus connections nearby, as noted by a resident, so public transport options are available for getting around Haarlem and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Binnenstad is a lively, central area with a high address density. One resident gives it a perfect score, describing it as "cosy...lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here." The population is mostly single-person households, with many residents aged 25 to 45, giving the area a youthful, urban feel.
