A calm spot in Haarlem's Bloemenbuurt
Narcisplantsoen 68 is a ground-floor apartment in the Bloemenbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Haarlem's Duinwijk district. The home sits on a peaceful road, and the neighbourhood itself is described by residents as calm and pleasant for children, with the city centre and the roads to Amsterdam within easy reach. At €439,000, the asking price is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €703,308, which puts it on the keen side compared with other apartments in Haarlem.
The apartment itself
This portiekflat apartment, built in 1985, spans a single floor on the second living level. It has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a total living area of 72 m² according to the agent (the BAG registration lists 73 m²). The home comes with a balcony, HR glazing, and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €177.
Life in the Bloemenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their surroundings an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes the area as having "much potential" but notes "a lot of litter and little greenery," while another simply calls it "very nice and beautiful." The neighbourhood itself is home to around 1,310 people, and about 57% of households are single-person. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Bloemenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Aldi a couple of streets away. De Beatrixschool is a five-minute walk, and the Kennemer Lyceum is also within walking distance for secondary education. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden, and Apotheek Loomeyer is the closest pharmacy. Bus stops at NOVA College and Hogeschool Inholland are on your doorstep, served by lines 7, 8, 81 and 84, and Haarlem's Overveen train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Haarlem offers plenty more.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to area-level risk data, the home is in a zone with low foundation risk, and the soil type is sand. Noise from road traffic is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their respective norms. The area has a medium indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, though current flood risk is low; heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Leef Makelaars on Funda.
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About Narcisplantsoen 68, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €439,000 is 38% below the average asking price of €703,308 for homes currently for sale in the Bloemenbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €545,000, and prices range from €365,000 to €1,195,000. The price per square metre here is €6,097, based on the agent's stated living area of 72 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a portiekflat (a type of apartment with a shared entrance) located on the second living level. The living area is 72 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 73 m². There is also a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home also has HR glazing and a central heating boiler, which contribute to its efficiency. No specific energy cost figures are available in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association (VvE) contribution is €177. The home is offered in full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning you own the property outright.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is sand, and in this neighbourhood only 4% 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.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 45 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 39 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are indications at area level, based on reference years 2022 and 2023, and do not reflect an on-site measurement at this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, just around the corner at about 383 metres away. Dekamarkt is about 726 metres away, and there are two more Albert Heijn stores and an Aldi within roughly 826 metres. In total, there are 48 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is Focus, a special primary school, about 170 metres away. De Beatrixschool, a primary school, is about 477 metres away, and the Aloysiusschool is at 615 metres. For secondary education, the Kennemer Lyceum is about 679 metres away. There are 99 schools within 5 km in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, NOVA College, about 116 metres away, served by lines 7, 8, 81 and 84. Another stop, Haarlem, Hogeschool Inholland, is about 250 metres away with lines 8, 81 and 84. The nearest train station is Overveen, about 938 metres away.
What do residents say about the Bloemenbuurt?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their surroundings an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes the area as having "much potential" but notes "a lot of litter and little greenery," while another simply calls it "very nice and beautiful." A third resident, who has lived there for almost 30 years, says the neighbourhood is "going downhill" due to litter and a lack of connection among residents.
