Planetenbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Planetenlaan sits in the leafy Planetenbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Haarlem. With 100 m² of living space and an energy label D, it offers a solid, no-nonsense home for someone who values space over frills. At €495,000, the price is in line with the market for apartments in Haarlem.
The Planetenbuurt is a family-oriented neighbourhood with wide, tree-lined streets and mostly pre-war housing. It has a strong community feel, many residents have lived here for years. One resident says: "It's quiet, green, and everyone knows each other." Another notes: "The mix of young families and older residents makes it a pleasant place to live." The area is densely built but feels spacious thanks to the many front gardens and parks nearby.
Your daily routine is well served here. For bread and groceries, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. The local primary school, Openbare basisschool de Zonnewijzer, is on your doorstep, and Het Schoter secondary school is a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of families, so you'll see plenty of children cycling to school in the morning.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS.
Details of this home
Planetenlaan 88II, Haarlem
Data from Planetenbuurt
37 within 5 km
84 within 5 km
About Planetenlaan 88II, Haarlem
The asking price of €495,000 is in line with the market for apartments in Haarlem. With 100 m² of space and an energy label D, it offers a decent amount of room for the money. The neighbourhood is popular, so homes here tend to hold their value well.
The energy label is D, which means the home has average energy efficiency. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern A-label home. The property was built in 1951, so some insulation improvements may be possible.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. Haarlem's main station offers direct connections to Amsterdam and other cities.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare basisschool de Zonnewijzer is just 30 metres away, and Dr H Bavinckschool is 320 metres away. For secondary education, Het Schoter is 400 metres from the home.
The Planetenbuurt is a quiet, residential area with a low crime rate. In the most recent data, there were 37 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood, which is low for a densely populated urban area.
Dekamarkt is just 475 metres away, so you can walk there in about five minutes. Albert Heijn is 985 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance.
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