Potgieterbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Nicolaas Beetsstraat has a warm, lived-in feel that comes with a 1954 building. With 71 m² of living space and an energy label B, it is efficient and comfortable. At €395,000, it is the cheapest of the 15 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 32% below the average asking price of €580,000, a keen price for anyone looking at apartments in Haarlem.
The Potgieterbuurt is a lively, urban area with a strong sense of community. It is a dense neighbourhood with 1,880 residents, many of whom are between 25 and 45 years old. The area has a mix of families and singles, and the streets are busy with local life. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood scores well on proximity to daily amenities. For more context, see the Potgieterbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is easy: the Dekamarkt is just around the corner for groceries, and there are several other supermarkets within walking distance. For families, the Franciscus Xaveriusschool and Martin Luther Kingschool are both a five-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is very urban, with a high address density, so everything you need is close by. The municipality of Haarlem offers a rich cultural scene and green spaces, all within easy reach, read more about the municipality of Haarlem.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via BrinkBorgh Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Nicolaas Beetsstraat 4, Haarlem
Data from Potgieterbuurt
Data from Potgieterbuurt
48 within 5 km
101 within 5 km
About Nicolaas Beetsstraat 4, Haarlem
At €395,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the 15 homes currently for sale in the Potgieterbuurt. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €580,000, so this is 32% below that. However, the floor area of 71 m² is 27% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 97 m². The price per square metre works out at about €5,563, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,592 per m². So it is a keen price for a smaller apartment.
The energy label is B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs compared to older properties with labels D or lower. In the Potgieterbuurt, about 10.5% of homes have label B, while 31.6% have label D or worse. So this apartment is above average in terms of energy performance.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is 426 m away, the Martin Luther Kingschool is 446 m away, and the Sint Bernardusschool is 659 m away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 km away. All are within a comfortable distance for daily school runs.
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 426 m, just a five-minute walk. Another Dekamarkt is at 626 m, and an Aldi is at 1.1 km. For daily groceries, you have several options within a short stroll.
The neighbourhood recorded 73 total crimes in the latest data, which for a dense urban area with 1,880 residents is moderate.
The Potgieterbuurt has 1,880 residents, with a mix of ages. The largest group is 25-45 years old (690 people), followed by 45-65 (440). There are 360 children under 15, and 225 residents aged 65+. Households are a mix: 330 single-person, 310 with children, and 230 without children. It is a family-friendly area with a lively, urban feel.
Homes that sold in the Potgieterbuurt took an average of 32 days to sell. That is relatively quick, indicating a healthy market. The current listing has 15 homes for sale, so there is choice, but good properties do not linger.
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