A quiet spot in Haarlem
This apartment on Planetenlaan 72 sits in the Planetenbuurt, a calm corner of Haarlem that residents describe as pleasant for children and close to the city and the roads to Amsterdam. The asking price of €400,000 is 48% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €776,667, which puts it on the low side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,084, and this home comes in at €6,452 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Haarlem], this one stands out for its price point.
The apartment itself
Built in 1951, this ground-floor apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 62 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 217 m³. There is a rear garden of 69 m² facing east, and the property is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage.
Life in the Planetenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident notes that the neighbourhood has potential but struggles with litter and a lack of green space, while another calls it "very nice and beautiful." A third, who has lived here for almost 30 years, says it used to be pleasant but feels it has gone downhill. These are municipal-level opinions, so they reflect the wider city rather than this specific street. The neighbourhood itself has about 1,770 residents, and 92% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Planetenbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, a Dekamarkt, is just around the corner, with another Dekamarkt a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For school, Openbare basisschool de Zonnewijzer is on your doorstep, and there are several other primary schools within a short walk. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Windhorst, a ten-minute walk, and the Schoterbos Apotheek is a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus line 2 stops at Haarlem, Schoterhof, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Bloemendaal, a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this and more, as you can see on [the municipality of Haarlem].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone, with 2% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, including PUUR* Makelaars Heemstede and PUUR* Makelaars Haarlem-Noord.
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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 Planetenlaan 72, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €400,000 is 48% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €776,667. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,084, while this home is listed at €6,452 per square metre. The neighbourhood currently has 6 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €535,000 to €875,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 62 m², and the volume is 217 m³. There is a rear garden of 69 m² facing east. The property is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The exact amount will depend on your usage and the current energy prices. The label does not tell you about the condition of the insulation or installations, so it is best to look at the property itself.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in listing information. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, road traffic noise at this address is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone, where 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 2% of properties 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 are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt, about 539 metres away, with another Dekamarkt at 567 metres and an Albert Heijn at 972 metres. For schools, Openbare basisschool de Zonnewijzer is just 60 metres away, and there are several other primary schools within a short walk, including De Verbeelding at 235 metres and Dr H Bavinckschool at 382 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Haarlem, Schoterhof, about 306 metres away, and also at Haarlem, Anthony Fokkerlaan and Haarlem, J.H. Leopoldstraat. The nearest train station is Bloemendaal, about 1,052 metres away. This gives you options for getting around Haarlem and beyond.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood has potential but struggles with litter and a lack of green space, while another calls it "very nice and beautiful." A third, who has lived here for almost 30 years, says it used to be pleasant but feels it has gone downhill. These are municipal-level opinions, not specific to this street.
