Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 119 m² apartment on the Nieuwe Spaarnwouderstraat sits in one of Haarlem's oldest quarters, with a 19th-century feel and a C energy label. The asking price of €549,000 is exactly the neighbourhood median and 20% below the average asking price of €684,332 in Burgwal, making it keenly priced compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Burgwal is the historic heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings. It's densely populated, 5,664 addresses per km², and home to many singles (815 one-person households) and relatively few families with children (240). One resident who has lived here since 1992 says: "I still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another long-term resident notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood Burgwal scores a 7.67 out of 10.
For your morning bread, the Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Veronica Jenaplanschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool, are just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The municipality Haarlem has a restaurant within a couple of streets away and a park or garden within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Michiel van Maanen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Nieuwe Spaarnwouderstraat 12RD, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
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Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Nieuwe Spaarnwouderstraat 12RD, Haarlem
The asking price of €549,000 matches the median sale price in Burgwal exactly. Compared to the average asking price of €684,332 in the neighbourhood, it is 20% lower, which suggests it is priced keenly. The average price per m² in the area is €7,260, and this home works out at about €4,613 per m², well below that figure.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, with a very high density of addresses and a mix of ages, many residents are between 25 and 45. Reviews mention it is a beautiful, old part of the city, though some note that social contacts have decreased and that cleaning and greenery could be better. The neighbourhood scores 7.67 out of 10 from five reviews.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The closest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 171 metres, so on your doorstep. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both within about 750-850 metres, a five-minute walk.
Two primary schools, Veronica Jenaplanschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool, are both 365 metres away, just around the corner. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem for secondary education is 818 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
The home has energy label C, which is average for an older property. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as economical as a modern A-rated home. You can expect moderate energy costs.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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