Bakenes, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Pieterstraat sits in the lively Bakenes neighbourhood, right in the historic centre of Haarlem. With 96 m² of living space, it is noticeably larger than many rentals in the area. The home has an A energy label, so heating costs should be manageable. At €2,665 per month, the price is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €2,098, which reflects the extra space and central location. For context, the average rent per m² in the area is €30.29, so this apartment works out at about €27.76 per m², actually slightly below that benchmark. You can compare with other apartments in Haarlem.
Bakenes is one of Haarlem's oldest neighbourhoods, with narrow streets, canals and a mix of shops and cafés. It is densely populated, over 5,600 addresses per km², and mostly consists of apartments. Many residents live alone (775 one-person households), and the average household size is just 1.6. There are few children, so the area has a quiet, adult feel. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a relatively high number of reported crimes (460 total), which is something to be aware of in a city centre. The neighbourhood Bakenes page has more details.
Your daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just 45 metres away, literally on your doorstep. For a different selection, Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away and Jumbo is about 480 m. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Kring and IKC De Argonauten. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 265 m away. The municipality Haarlem page has more on local amenities.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Interhouse makelaars Haarlem. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Pieterstraat 4A, Haarlem
Data from Bakenes
Data from Bakenes
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Pieterstraat 4A, Haarlem
The rent is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €2,098, but the apartment is also 32% larger than average (96 m² vs 73 m²). Per square metre, the price is about €27.76, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €30.29 per m². So while the total is high, you get more space for your money.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and you can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older properties. Given the building dates from 1890, the label A suggests it has been thoroughly modernised.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities.
Excellent. Albert Heijn is just 45 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in seconds. Dekamarkt and Jumbo are also within a five- to ten-minute walk. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby too.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bakenes