Korte Houtstraat 19RD
Vijfhoek, Haarlem
AreaA classic apartment in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment sits on the Korte Houtstraat in the Vijfhoek, right in the middle of Haarlem's old centre. It is a lively part of town where the streets are filled with shops, cafés and restaurants, and the Grote Markt is just a short stroll away. The building dates from 1890 and carries an energy label B. The asking price of €550,000 is in line with the market, and the home is one of the apartments in Haarlem currently for sale.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is sold as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €83.
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third resident notes that "the needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep (which I can't do anything about) and it is never cleaned up." The neighbourhood counts around 3,390 inhabitants, and most households are single-person. For more background, have a look at the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The Dreefschool and the Cruquiusschool are both a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kraaij en Ensink and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Frans Hals Museum and Centrum/Houtplein are just around the corner, served by lines 3 and 3, 80, 250, 255, 340, 341, 346, 356, 568, 680 and N80 respectively. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €566,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €396,000 to €566,000. As for the address data, the noise load from road traffic is 42 dB, from rail traffic 38 dB and from air traffic 40 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the current flood risk is 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 multiple channels, including Mooijekind Vleut 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.
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About Korte Houtstraat 19RD, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €566,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €550,000 is 3% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €396,000 to €566,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans two floors and has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 72 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is sold as full ownership.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €83. This amount is stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in the Vijfhoek?
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third notes that pet waste is sometimes left on the doorstep.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1890, and in this postcode area 100% of the properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of the properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at about 100 metres, Ekoplaza is just around the corner at about 218 metres, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away at about 354 metres. Dekamarkt and another Albert Heijn are also within walking distance, at about 463 and 570 metres respectively.
How far is the nearest train station?
Haarlem train station is about 1.35 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stops are at Frans Hals Museum and Centrum/Houtplein, both just around the corner, with lines 3 and 3, 80, 250, 255, 340, 341, 346, 356, 568, 680 and N80 respectively.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered. With label B you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage. The home has double glazing, which is stated in the listing.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €7,639, based on the agent's listed living area of 72 m². The average asking price per m² in the Vijfhoek is €7,134. The asking price of €550,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €755,407, though the living area is 38% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 116 m².
