Bakenes, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. On one of Haarlem's most distinguished streets, this 192 m² apartment sits in a stately 1880 building with a C energy label. The price of €1,095,000 is 36% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €803,520, which is understandable given the size, the floor area is 59% larger than the Bakenes average of 121 m². For context, that puts it on the high side, but you are paying for space and character. See apartments in Haarlem for more options.
Bakenes is the historic heart of Haarlem, with a very strong urban feel (address density 5,666 per km²). It is a mix of ages: many singles (775 one-person households) and a fair number of over-65s (390), but also 190 households with children. Most homes are pre-war (91.4% built before 1945), and the housing stock is a blend of apartments and a quarter of single-family homes. The area has a lively, central character, you are steps from the Grote Markt and the canals. Learn more about the Bakenes neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. For bread and basics, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within a short stroll: Openbare Basisschool De Kring and Veronica Jenaplanschool are both a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. Explore the municipality of Haarlem for more on the wider area.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kramer & Partners Makelaars.
Details of this home
Koudenhorn 86RD, Haarlem
Data from Bakenes
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About Koudenhorn 86RD, Haarlem
The asking price is 36% above the Bakenes neighbourhood average of €803,520. However, this apartment is also 59% larger than the average home in the area (192 m² vs 121 m²). On a per-square-metre basis, the price is in line with the neighbourhood average of €7,204/m², so you are paying a premium for extra space, not for an inflated rate per metre.
The home has energy label C. That is a decent rating for a building from 1880, in Bakenes, 20.7% of homes have label C, and 24.1% have a lower rating (D or below). Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. It is not as efficient as a modern home, but it is far from the worst.
Bakenes is very central and walkable. The nearest supermarket (Dekamarkt) is 265 m away, and there are several primary schools within 500 m. The train station is 0.8 km, a ten-minute walk. With an address density of 5,666 per km², it is a very strong urban area, so shops, restaurants and services are all close by.
The neighbourhood has 2,040 residents, with a high proportion of one-person households (775) and a mix of ages. There are 190 households with children and 310 without. The average household size is 1.6, so it is popular with singles and couples, but families are also present.
In the past period, 54 homes were sold in Bakenes, with an average selling time of 34 days. That is relatively brisk, indicating a healthy market. The average sold price was €690,861, though this apartment is above that due to its size.
The building dates from 1880, which is typical for Bakenes, 91.4% of homes were built before 1945. Older buildings often have solid construction and character features, but may require more upkeep. The energy label C suggests some modernisation has been done.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. Given that this is an apartment in a historic building, outdoor space is not guaranteed. You would need to check the specific layout with the agent.
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