Sold subject to conditions
Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Lange Herenvest sits in the middle of the historic city centre, surrounded by cobbled streets and canal views. At 45 m² it's a compact home, but with an A energy label it's efficient to run. The asking price of €300,000 is the cheapest of the 44 homes currently for sale in Burgwal and sits 56% below the neighbourhood average, a keen entry point into Haarlem's old town. For context, the average apartments in Haarlem sell for considerably more.
Burgwal is the oldest part of Haarlem, with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings. It's densely populated, over 5,600 addresses per km², and mostly made up of single-person households (average household size 1.6). One resident who has lived here since 1992 says: "I still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another long-term resident adds: "I've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections have deteriorated." The neighbourhood Burgwal has a mix of ages, with many residents between 25 and 45.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is on your doorstep. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a ten-minute walk away. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool (primary) is just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary) is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem has a lively centre with restaurants and cafés within a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huizenstede Makelaars.
Details of this home
Lange Herenvest 8ZW, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
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Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Lange Herenvest 8ZW, Haarlem
At €300,000 this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Burgwal and 56% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €684,332. However, the flat is also smaller than average at 45 m². Given the A energy label and central location, the price is keen for a compact starter home in Haarlem's historic centre.
Burgwal is the historic heart of Haarlem, with a very high density of addresses and mostly single-person households. Residents appreciate the beauty of the area but note that social contacts have declined over the years. It's a lively, central area with many amenities within walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 98 metres, so you can do your daily shopping on foot in a minute. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are about 800,900 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
Primary schools within walking distance include Franciscus Xaveriusschool (336 m), Veronica Jenaplanschool (452 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Kring (562 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is at 878 m.
The flat has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low heating costs and a modern standard of insulation, unusual for a building from 1910. In Burgwal, only about 29% of homes have label A or better.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, about an 18-minute walk or a short cycle. From there you can reach Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
In the most recent data, Burgwal recorded 159 total crimes. Given the dense city-centre location, this is typical for a busy urban area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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