Menno Simonszplein 78
Geschiedschrijversbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodA bright apartment in Haarlem's Geschiedschrijversbuurt
This apartment on Menno Simonszplein sits in the heart of the Geschiedschrijversbuurt, a neighbourhood with a friendly, village-like feel. The 84 m² home is part of a 1980 building and comes with an A energy label, so it is very efficient. At €2,400 per month, the rent is in line with the local market, where the average asking rent is €2,354. For context, apartments in Haarlem typically go for around that figure.
The Geschiedschrijversbuurt
Residents speak warmly of the area. One says: "A nice and cosy neighbourhood," adding that it is "nicely and cosily laid out with beautiful streets and parking by a church." Another calls it "Accessible," noting that "it's super nice and has all amenities very close by." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 8.69 out of 10. The streets are lined with a mix of homes, and the population is a blend of families, couples, and singles. The Geschiedschrijversbuurt neighbourhood is a place where daily life feels easy.
Life on the street
Daily errands are a breeze here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away, so fresh bread and groceries are never far. For families, there are several primary schools within a short walk, including the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal and the International School Haarlem. Secondary options like ECL are also close by. The area is part of the municipality of Haarlem, which offers a wide range of amenities and services.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Pinedo Makelaardij.
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About Menno Simonszplein 78, Haarlem
Is €2,400 a fair rent for this apartment?
The asking rent of €2,400 is in line with the local market. In the Geschiedschrijversbuurt, the average asking rent is €2,354, and the median is €2,450. With 84 m², the price per square metre comes to about €28.57, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €27.95 per m². So it sits comfortably within the typical range for similar homes.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
This apartment has an energy label A, which is the most efficient label. That means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to homes with lower labels. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as certified.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The Albert Heijn is just 30 metres away, literally on your doorstep. An Aldi is 52 metres away, and a Dekamarkt is about 458 metres. For daily shopping, you have several options within a very short walk, making it easy to pick up groceries without planning ahead.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal is 252 metres away, the International School Haarlem is 400 metres, and the Cruquiusschool is 463 metres. For secondary education, ECL is about 670 metres away. Families with children have a good choice close by.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Residents describe the Geschiedschrijversbuurt as cosy and accessible. One review mentions that all amenities are very close by, and another highlights the pleasant streets and parking by a church. The neighbourhood scores 8.69 out of 10 based on two reviews, suggesting a high level of satisfaction among those who live here.
Is the train station within easy reach?
The nearest train station is 2.2 kilometres away. That is a manageable distance if you commute by train, though you would likely cycle or take a bus to get there. The exact travel time depends on your mode of transport, but it is a straightforward trip.
Experiences from Geschiedschrijversbuurt
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Nicely and cosily laid out with beautiful streets and parking by a church, a pleasant and cosy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's super nice and has all amenities very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Geschiedschrijversbuurt
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €765,583 | €749,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,903 | – |
| Rent price | €2,354 p/m | €2,450 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
Experiences from Houtvaartkwartier
How residents experience their district
Lived here for 24 years and will never leave, very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood, everything is close by in terms of supermarket and also the centre. Never really seen anything special here and am really satisfied.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood, has a little forest with a playground and its own inner garden plus garage, have been living here for 8 years, very happy!
Auto-translated to English by AINicely and cosily laid out with beautiful streets and parking by a church, a pleasant and cosy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's super nice and has all amenities very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, friendly people
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €645,350 | €626,850 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,100 | – |
| Rent price | €2,431 p/m | €2,497 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
Experiences from Haarlem
How residents experience their municipality
very nice and beautiful neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for almost 30 years. It used to be pleasant: clean, good contact with neighbours, etc. But due to the steady influx of Muslims, the neighbourhood is going downhill. Lots of litter lying around, misuse of rubbish bins (throwing all sorts next to them), not being open to contact, their children breaking things... in short: they have no connection with the neighbourhood and its residents. It creates an unpleasant atmosphere..
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Auto-translated to English by AISad people have no life, they ruin others' lives
Auto-translated to English by AIBy lively I mean that there are many hip young people living here and there are many amenities and infrastructure in the neighbourhood, but it is anonymous because people don't really know each other. You live there and know your neighbours, but you don't really know your neighbours' neighbours. Many people move often.
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a shame that you see more and more rubbish lying around everywhere and more and more things are being demolished.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is outdated, rubbish on the streets, flats don't look very nice
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Haarlem
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €651,117 | €546,133 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,566 | – |
| Rent price | €1,928 p/m | €1,783 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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Menno Simonszplein 78, Haarlem
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