Potgieterbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Nicolaas Beetsstraat sits in a lively part of Haarlem, built in 2002 and finished to a high standard with energy label A. At €400,000, the asking price is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €580,000, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Haarlem.
The Potgieterbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of families and young professionals. With 1,880 residents and a high address density of 4,410 per km², it feels lively and connected. Two-thirds of homes are single-family houses, and just over half are owner-occupied. The area has a strong pre-war character, though this apartment is part of a more recent development. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Potgieterbuurt.
Daily errands are easy: a Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and an Aldi and Vomar are a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, the Martin Luther Kingschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool are both a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood also has a restaurant and a park within a five-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers a wide range of amenities, with the train station about 2 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Overspaern Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Nicolaas Beetsstraat 1, Haarlem
Data from Potgieterbuurt
Data from Potgieterbuurt
48 within 5 km
101 within 5 km
About Nicolaas Beetsstraat 1, Haarlem
The asking price of €400,000 is 31% below the average asking price in the Potgieterbuurt (€580,000) and also below the median of €595,000. Given the 86 m² floor area and energy label A, this is a keen price compared to other listings in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good insulation standard. In the Potgieterbuurt, about 37% of homes have label A or better, so this apartment is above average in efficiency.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Haarlem's main station offers connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: the Martin Luther Kingschool (423 m), Franciscus Xaveriusschool (431 m), and Sint Bernardusschool (646 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.1 km away.
Currently, 15 apartments are for sale in the Potgieterbuurt, with prices ranging from €395,000 to €850,000. The average floor area is 97 m², so this 86 m² apartment is slightly smaller than average but priced well below the average per m² of €6,592.
The Potgieterbuurt recorded 73 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for a dense urban area. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, and the high address density means there is plenty of street activity.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Potgieterbuurt

