De Goede Hoop, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 93 m² apartment on the Lucas Meijerstraat sits in the heart of Haarlem's Transvaalwijk. Built in 1927, it has an E energy label, so heating costs are something to budget for. At €500,000, the asking price is bang in line with the neighbourhood median, exactly what similar homes have been selling for. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely, but this one is priced right for its size and vintage.
De Goede Hoop is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (3,665 per km²). It's a young area: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and many households are singles. The streets are busy, and there's a real city buzz. One resident says: "It's central, everything is close by, but it can be noisy." Another notes: "Great for young professionals, less so for peace and quiet." Based on two reviews, it's a trade-off between convenience and calm. The neighbourhood De Goede Hoop is popular for its location.
For groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, Aldi is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Bread and milk are never far. Families have several primary schools within walking distance: Willem van Oranjeschool and Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel are both a couple of streets away. The municipality Haarlem offers a wide range of amenities, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Zuidam Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Lucas Meijerstraat 14RD, Haarlem
Data from De Goede Hoop
Data from De Goede Hoop
48 within 5 km
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About Lucas Meijerstraat 14RD, Haarlem
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median asking price in De Goede Hoop is also €500,000, and similar apartments (around 90 m²) sell for about €492,000 on average. So this home is priced realistically for its size and location.
An E label means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher gas and electricity costs compared to a modern home. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 39% are D or lower, so this is not unusual for a 1927 apartment.
Sold apartments in De Goede Hoop took an average of 26 days to sell. That's fairly quick, suggesting demand is healthy. This one is priced at the median, so it may not linger long.
De Goede Hoop is very popular with 25-45 year olds, they make up the largest age group. It's urban, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting to Amsterdam or Schiphol is easy.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Willem van Oranjeschool (about 450 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel (about 460 m). For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is about 570 m away.
The neighbourhood recorded 101 total crimes in the latest data. That's moderate for a dense urban area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Goede Hoop