A spacious apartment in Haarlem's Natuurkundigenbuurt-west
This apartment on the Lorentzkade sits in the Natuurkundigenbuurt-west, a quiet residential pocket of Haarlem where residents tend to stay for years. One local, who has lived here for 24 years, says they will never leave, describing the area as relaxed and quiet, with the supermarket and the centre both close by. The home itself is a 1928 apartment spread over three floors, with a living area of 141 m² according to the agent, though the BAG registration lists 150 m². The asking price is €549,000. For context, this is one of the [apartments in Haarlem]( /koopwoningen/haarlem/appartementen/) currently on offer.
Inside the home
The apartment has seven rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. It sits on the second living floor and comes with a sunny terrace of 19 m² facing southeast, plus a roof terrace. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Natuurkundigenbuurt-west
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.35 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident, who has lived here for eight years, calls it a great neighbourhood, mentioning a little forest with a playground, an inner garden and a garage. Another describes it as nicely and cosily laid out, with beautiful streets and parking by a church. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,305 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see [the Natuurkundigenbuurt-west neighbourhood]( /buurt/natuurkundigenbuurt-west-haarlem/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other options within a ten-minute walk, including Albert Heijn and Aldi. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwester, is on your doorstep, and there are secondary schools a short walk away. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Stronkhorst is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Artsenapotheek Zuid-West Haarlem is just around the corner. Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem Hoog and Voltastraat, both a couple of streets away, and lines 80 and 680 stop at Edisonstraat. The nearest train station is Heemstede-Aerdenhout, about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Haarlem]( /gemeente/haarlem/).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for the address, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise here is 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS HAARLEM and Funda.
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About Lorentzkade 60RD, Haarlem
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €549,000. The home is an apartment with a living area of 141 m² according to the agent, which works out to €3,894 per m² based on the agent listing. The BAG registration lists the living area as 150 m². No comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price is available, so no judgement on the price is given here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has seven rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. It is located on the second living floor. There is a sunny terrace of 19 m² facing southeast, as well as a roof terrace. The property is freehold, meaning you own the land outright. The agent lists the living area as 141 m², while the BAG registration states 150 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, which are relevant for energy use. There is no insulation information beyond the double glazing mentioned.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data at area level. The building dates from 1928, before 1970, and in this postcode area 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is sand.
How noisy is the area around this home?
Public data shows that road traffic noise at this address is 67 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is about 326 metres away, just around the corner. Other options within a ten-minute walk include Albert Heijn at 1,072 metres and Aldi at 1,156 metres. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwester, is 114 metres away, on your doorstep. There are also secondary schools nearby, including Lyceum Sancta Maria at 632 metres and ECL at 801 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem Hoog and Voltastraat, both about 320 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. Bus lines 80 and 680 stop at Edisonstraat, about 432 metres away. The nearest train station is Heemstede-Aerdenhout, at 1,084 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 8.35 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident who has lived here for 24 years says they will never leave, calling it a very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood with everything close by. Another, living here for 8 years, mentions a little forest with a playground and an inner garden. A third describes it as nicely and cosily laid out with beautiful streets.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. As a result, there is no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value, and no information about how the WOZ has developed over the past five years.
