A historic apartment on the Harlingen waterfront
This apartment on Noorderhaven sits in the middle of Harlingen's historic harbour district, where the streets have centuries of stories to tell. The home dates from 1700, so it carries real character, and it is offered for €324,500. This listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. The asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €509,333. For context, apartments in Harlingen are part of a wider market where prices vary widely.
Inside the home
The apartment has six rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over the available floors. The living area is listed as 112 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The agent has not published details on insulation, heating, or ownership, so those aspects are not described here.
Life in Binnenstad
Binnenstad is the kind of neighbourhood where you can walk to most things, and residents give it a 7.36 out of 10 on average, based on four reviews from the wider district of Harlingen. One resident says: "Nice and cosy safe neighbourhood. Only little nature and no forest." Another notes: "Not very involved with each other, almost no contact, little knowledge of each other." The district has a mix of opinions, with some praising the sociability and others pointing out a lack of greenery. Around 35% of residents are 65 or older, and 52% of households are single-person, which shapes the local atmosphere. The Binnenstad neighbourhood is compact and historic, with a strong sense of place.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Aldi just around the corner and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Basisschool Sint Michael is a five-minute walk, and the Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The GP practice Huisartsen Havenplein is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Westerterp is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop at Havenplein is on your doorstep with lines 71, 99 and 197, and Harlingen Haven train station is just around the corner. The municipality of Harlingen offers these amenities within a compact area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1700 construction on clay soil, and the climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, with a low current flood risk and medium heat stress. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via 0517 makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Noorderhaven 4A, Harlingen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €324,500 is 36% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €509,333. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 112 m², is €2,897, which is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €3,861 per m². This comparison is precomputed from the neighbourhood housing market data, so it reflects the current market position of this listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 112 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The agent has not published details on the number of floors or the location of rooms within the home, so the exact layout beyond these counts is not described in the listing.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so no information about the home's energy performance is available. This means you cannot assess the expected energy costs from the listing itself. The address is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label remains unknown.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included here. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made. The asking price of €324,500 stands on its own without this reference point.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows that road traffic noise at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 25 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are indications at the area level, based on public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, and do not represent a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1700 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 95% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 11% of properties in the neighbourhood 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 supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, just 165 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Aldi is 513 metres away, and Jumbo is 659 metres away, both within a short walk. There are seven supermarkets within five kilometres, including Poiesz and PLUS further out. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient without needing a car.
How far is the nearest school and what options are there?
The nearest primary school is basisschool Sint Michael, 360 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Openbare basisschool 't Wad is 719 metres away. For secondary education, the Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is 958 metres away, and the Maritieme Academie Harlingen is 1,096 metres away. There are seven schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary levels.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop at Harlingen, Havenplein is 117 metres away, with lines 71, 99 and 197. The Veerbootterminal stop is 167 metres away with the same lines, and the Steenhouwersstraat stop is 502 metres away. Harlingen Haven train station is 196 metres from the home, so both bus and rail connections are within a short walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district of Harlingen give an average score of 7.36 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice and cosy safe neighbourhood. Only little nature and no forest." Another notes: "Not very involved with each other, almost no contact, little knowledge of each other." The reviews reflect a mix of positive and critical views, but they describe the district, not specifically the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
