A calm spot in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment on the Korte Zijlstraat sits in the Binnenstad, the old heart of Haarlem, where the streets are lively but this particular address is on a quiet road with a free view. Built in 1999, it is a modern home in a historic setting, and it comes with an A energy label. The asking price is €650,000. For a sense of what this price buys you, have a look at other [apartments in Haarlem]( /koopwoningen/haarlem/appartementen/).
The apartment itself
The agent describes this as a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the fourth storey. The living area is given as 84 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 95 m². There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in a parking garage. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €224 per month.
Living in the Binnenstad
Residents of the Oude Stad district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.1, based on eleven reviews. One resident, who has lived there since 1992, says: "Beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another describes it as a "lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city," though they note that cleaning and greenery "leave something to be desired." A third resident is enthusiastic: "Cosy... lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here." The district is home to around 3,435 people, and 58% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see [the Binnenstad neighbourhood]( /buurt/binnenstad-haarlem/).
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are on your doorstep: the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a couple of streets away, and the nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer, is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan is just around the corner, and Apotheek Loomeyer is a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus stops at Raaksbrug and Nassaulaan are just around the corner, with lines 250, 255, 340, 346, 356 and 2, 3, 73, 568, 569, N80 respectively. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is served by [the municipality of Haarlem]( /gemeente/haarlem/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €670,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €650,000 is 3% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €453,000 to €670,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Huizenstede Makelaars and 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 Korte Zijlstraat 34, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €650,000, while the WOZ value is €670,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 3% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so it is a reference point rather than a direct price indicator.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor on the fourth storey. The living area is listed as 84 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 m². There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in a parking garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, according to public data from KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 75% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 5% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 41 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 53 metres away, so on your doorstep. A Dekamarkt is 173 metres away, and a Jumbo is 273 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within a short walk: another Albert Heijn at 412 metres and a Dekamarkt at 576 metres.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest school is Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, at 166 metres. The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer at 516 metres, followed by IKC De Argonauten at 524 metres. There are also several other schools within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
There are bus stops just around the corner: Haarlem, Raaksbrug at 149 metres with lines 250, 255, 340, 346, 356, and Haarlem, Nassaulaan at 181 metres with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569, N80. Haarlem train station is 847 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Oude Stad district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says it is a "beautiful neighbourhood" but notes social contacts are decreasing. Another mentions it is a "lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city," though cleaning and greenery could be better.
Is there a parking space included?
Yes, according to the agent, the property includes a parking space in a parking garage. This is stated in the agent's features for this apartment. The property is in full ownership, and there is an HOA fee of €224 per month.
