Laan van Parijs 18

The asking price of €250,000 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €403,167. However, the floor area of 46 m² is also 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². Homes in Stedenbuurt-west sell in about 20 days on average, which suggests a fairly active market. Given the size and price, this apartment is priced keenly for its square metre cost.

The apartment has energy label C. That means it has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, though not the highest standard. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C, while 20% have label A and 40% have label D or lower.

The nearest train station is 3.6 km away, which is about a 45-minute walk or a short bus ride. The listing does not specify bus connections, but the area is well served by public transport.

There are several primary schools within walking distance. The closest is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Mgr Huibers at 96 m, followed by Pantarijn at 489 m and De Wijde Wereld at 584 m. Secondary education is about 0.9 km away.

A SPAR express is just 323 m away, so you can pop out for essentials in a few minutes. Jumbo, Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are all within 700,730 m, and Vomar is about 1 km away. That gives you plenty of choice for weekly shopping.

The neighbourhood recorded 82 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an urban area. The area is residential and family-oriented, with a mix of ages. No specific crime breakdown is available, but the overall feel is quiet and safe.

Stedenbuurt-west has a mix of families, couples and older residents. About 30% of homes are owner-occupied, and the average household size is 2.0. The area attracts people who want a green, quiet neighbourhood within Haarlem but don't need to be right in the centre.