A classic upper floor in the heart of Haarlem
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Korte Begijnestraat in Bakenes, one of the oldest corners of Haarlem's city centre. Built in 1890, it is a piece of the historic Oude Stad, where canals and narrow streets set the tone. The asking price of €329,000 is on the low side compared with the average for apartments in Haarlem, and it sits well below the average asking price in this neighbourhood.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one floor, with a living area of 49 m². The BAG registration records 48 m², a small difference between the two sources. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. It is located on the second living floor, in the centre, in a residential area with a free view.
Life in Bakenes
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.1, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood", while another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." A third adds: "Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here." The district has around 2,040 inhabitants, and most households consist of a single person. For a sense of what the Bakenes neighbourhood feels like, the reviews paint a picture of a historic area with a strong community, though some mention that social contacts are decreasing.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well served here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Kring and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem are both within a five-minute walk. The GP practice te Slaa is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Bus stop Koudenhorn with line 15 is on your doorstep, and Haarlem station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €429,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price lies 23% below the WOZ value. As for the address data, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic all stay below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the age of the buildings in this postcode area. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Interhouse makelaars Haarlem.
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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 Korte Begijnestraat 7B, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €329,000 is 23% below the WOZ value of €429,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The difference between the two figures is a fact about the listing, and what it means for the eventual sale price is for the market to decide.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one floor, with a living area of 49 m². The BAG registration records 48 m². It is an upper-floor apartment on the second living floor, with a volume of 167 m³. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership.
What does energy label G mean for this home?
Energy label G is the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs. The home was built in 1890, which is a fact about its age. The agent states that the home has double glazing. In the neighbourhood, most of the homes for sale have a better energy label, but this home's label is what it is.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, and in this postcode area 72% of buildings date from before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 41 dB Lden, from rail traffic 46 dB Lden, and from air traffic 41 dB Lden. All three stay below the relevant noise standards, based on the reference years 2022 and 2023. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Kring and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem are both within a five-minute walk. The GP practice te Slaa is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a five-minute walk away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Koudenhorn with line 15 is on your doorstep. Haarlem station is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest train station is Haarlem, at 652 metres. Several bus stops are within walking distance, including Haarlem, Nassaulaan with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.1, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood", while another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." A third adds: "Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here."
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €6,714, based on the agent's listed living area of 49 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,906. The asking price of €329,000 is 52% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €690,381, though the living area is also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 94 m².
What is the flood risk for this address?
The flood risk is low, both now and in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
