Leidsebuurt-west, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 55 m² apartment on Kolkstraat sits in the lively Leidsebuurt-west, a stone's throw from the city centre. Built in 1906, it has a D energy label and is priced at €365,000. Compared to the average sale price of €518,333 in the neighbourhood, this is a keen entry point for a home in this part of Haarlem. For context, apartments in Haarlem typically sell at a range of prices.
Leidsebuurt-west is a densely populated area with 2,690 residents, many of whom live alone (550 single-person households). The streets are busy and the atmosphere is city-like, with an address density of 4,347 per km². It's a mixed area: families with children (455 households) and older residents (355 aged 65+) both live here. The neighbourhood Leidsebuurt-west has a high proportion of rental homes (36%), but owner-occupied properties make up 64% of the stock. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer. The municipality Haarlem offers a wide range of amenities, including a train station 2 km away and a park 1 km from the home.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Expat Housing Network, Funda, and Pararius. The agent is Expat Housing Network.
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Kolkstraat 28ZW, Haarlem
Data from Leidsebuurt-west
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About Kolkstraat 28ZW, Haarlem
The asking price of €365,000 is below the average sale price of €518,333 for homes sold recently in Leidsebuurt-west. However, this apartment is smaller than many in the area, so the price per square metre is a better comparison. Given the central location and the property's age (1906), the price appears competitive for a 55 m² apartment in Haarlem.
Leidsebuurt-west is a very urban area with a high density of addresses (4,347 per km²). It has a mix of singles, couples, and families. The area is well served by shops and schools, with several supermarkets and primary schools within a few hundred metres. The train station is 2 km away, making it convenient for commuting.
The home has an energy label D, which is average for a property built in 1906. This means you can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation or double glazing could improve efficiency. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, but this home's specific label is D.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal (258 m), Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer (404 m), and Cruquiusschool (488 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.9 km away.
The nearest train station is 2 km from the home, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This provides connections to Haarlem's city centre and beyond.
The nearest park or public garden is 1 km away, so you can reach green space within a ten-minute walk. The area is urban, but there are options for outdoor relaxation.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Leidsebuurt-west