A waterside apartment in Haarlem
This apartment on the Leidsevaart sits right on the water in the Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost, a quiet corner of Haarlem where the centre is a short stroll away. The building dates from 1921 and has a free view over the water, with the bustle of the city just a couple of streets away. At €475,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €608,848. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Haarlem sits at a different level, but this home is priced 22% below the neighbourhood average.
The home itself
This apartment spans two floors and has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home has a volume of 271 m³ and is described as being on the water, in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view. The listing does not state an energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's description.
The Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost neighbourhood
Residents of the Houtvaartkwartier district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.35, based on five reviews. One resident who has lived here for 24 years says: "Very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood, everything is close by in terms of supermarket and also the centre." Another resident, who has been here for eight years, mentions "a little forest with a playground and its own inner garden plus garage" and says they are "very happy". A third resident describes it as "a pleasant and cosy neighbourhood" with "beautiful streets and parking by a church". The neighbourhood itself has around 1,820 inhabitants, and about 23% of them are under 15. For more on the area, see the Natuurkundigenbuurt-oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Aldi are both a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, the ECL school is a couple of streets away, and the Lyceum Sancta Maria is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Stronkhorst, and the pharmacy is Artsenapotheek Zuid-West Haarlem, both a short walk from the home. Bus stops on the Edisonstraat and Schouwtjesbrug, served by lines 80 and 680, are just around the corner, and the train station Heemstede-Aerdenhout is a ten-minute walk away. 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 of this home is €486,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €475,000 is 2% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €340,000 to €486,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are both 40 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is low, as is the risk for 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Houtgraaf Makelaardij and Houtgraaf Makelaardij on Pararius.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Areas and volume
Layout
Construction
Outdoor space
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 Leidsevaart 390RD, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €475,000, while the WOZ value is €486,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 2% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it has risen by 43% over the past five years, from €340,000 in 2020 to €486,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home has a volume of 271 m³ and is described as being on the water, in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this information, so it is not possible to say what the energy efficiency of this home is. The home was built in 1921, but the year of construction does not determine the energy label, which depends on insulation, glazing and heating systems.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built before 1970, in 1921, and in this postcode area 36% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. The soil type is sand. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden, below the standard, and air traffic noise is also 40 dB Lden, below the standard, based on 2023 and 2022 data respectively. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, at about 226 metres, which is just around the corner. The Albert Heijn and Aldi are both about 890 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also an Ekoplaza at about 1,049 metres and another Albert Heijn at about 1,167 metres. In total, there are 45 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is ECL, a secondary school offering havo, atheneum and gymnasium, at about 306 metres. The Lyceum Sancta Maria, also a secondary school, is at about 445 metres. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwester is at about 468 metres, and the International School Haarlem is at about 622 metres. There are 96 schools within 5 kilometres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stops are Haarlem, Edisonstraat and Haarlem, Schouwtjesbrug, both served by lines 80 and 680, at about 256 and 274 metres respectively. There is also Haarlem, Zomerluststraat, served by line 250, at about 358 metres. The nearest train station is Heemstede-Aerdenhout, at about 1,358 metres, which is a ten-minute walk.
How do residents rate this neighbourhood?
Residents of the Houtvaartkwartier district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.35, based on five reviews. One resident says it is a "very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood", while another mentions "a little forest with a playground" and says they are "very happy". A third describes it as "a pleasant and cosy neighbourhood".
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the energy label. The agent has not published this field, so it is not possible to say what the energy efficiency of this home is. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate. Other details, such as the layout and floor areas, are provided by the agent.
