Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oostvest sits in the middle of historic Haarlem, with the lively Burgwal neighbourhood right on your doorstep. The listing does not state a year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €475,000, the asking price is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which is keen given the compact 50 m² floor area, especially compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Residents describe Burgwal as a beautiful, old part of the city. One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another adds: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.67 out of 10. The area is densely built and very urban, with mostly pre-war housing and a mix of singles and couples. The neighbourhood Burgwal is popular for its central location and historic charm.
For daily groceries, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including the Franciscus Xaveriusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kring, both a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood is packed with restaurants and cafés, with the nearest restaurant just a few steps from your front door. The municipality Haarlem offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Overspaern Makelaardij and also appears on Funda. The agent has not published the year of construction, so that detail remains unknown.
Details of this home
Oostvest 46, 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
101 within 5 km
About Oostvest 46, Haarlem
The asking price is 31% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332) and also below the median of €549,000. However, the apartment is compact at 50 m², which is half the neighbourhood average. Given the excellent energy label A+++ and central location, the price appears keen compared to other apartments in the area.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. Only 15% of homes for sale in Burgwal have label A+ or better, so this is a standout feature.
Residents rate it highly, with an average score of 7.67 out of 10. They describe it as a beautiful, historic part of Haarlem, though some note that social contacts have decreased and that cleaning and greenery could be better. The area is very urban and densely built, with many pre-war buildings.
The Dekamarkt supermarket is just around the corner (158 m), and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Franciscus Xaveriusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kring. Restaurants and cafés are abundant, with the nearest restaurant just 200 m away.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. The station offers direct connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other major cities.
The agent has not provided the year of construction in the listing.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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