Sinnevelt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Plesmanlaan in Haarlem's Sinnevelt neighbourhood is a compact, no-nonsense home. At 53 m² with an energy label C, it's a sensible option for someone looking for a manageable space in a well-connected part of town. The asking price of €350,000 is about 15% below the neighbourhood average of €412,031, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Sinnevelt is a largely post-war neighbourhood, with 94% of homes built between 1945 and 1970. It's a quiet area with a mix of singles and older residents, many households are one-person, and the average household size is 1.6. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density of 2,976 per km²), but it's not bustling. There are no resident reviews available, so the picture comes from the data: mostly flats, a calm atmosphere, and a market where homes sell quickly, typically within 21 days. This is the Sinnevelt neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools within walking distance: primary school De Verbeelding is a couple of streets away, and openbare basisschool de Zonnewijzer is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Het Schoter is also within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden just around the corner, and a train station is a 2.8 km walk, doable but not on your doorstep. This is all part of the municipality of Haarlem.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Cirkel Makelaars. The listing is available on Funda and other platforms.
Details of this home
Plesmanlaan 8I, Haarlem
Data from Sinnevelt
Data from Sinnevelt
37 within 5 km
80 within 5 km
About Plesmanlaan 8I, Haarlem
The asking price of €350,000 is about 15% below the average asking price in Sinnevelt (€412,031). However, the apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (53 m² vs 73 m²). Given that homes here sell in about 21 days on average, the price seems in line with the market for a compact unit.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In Sinnevelt, 25% of homes have label C, and 50% have label D or lower. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but heating costs will be moderate, not as low as a modern A-label, but not excessive either.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km from the apartment. That's about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. It's not on your doorstep, but it's manageable if you commute by train.
Sinnevelt is a quiet, post-war neighbourhood with mostly flats. It has a high proportion of one-person households and older residents. The area feels urban but not hectic, with a park nearby and basic amenities within walking distance. Homes sell quickly here, typically within three weeks.
Yes, Dekamarkt is about 600 metres away (a five-minute walk), and Albert Heijn is about 1 km away (a ten-minute walk). There are also other options like Coop and PLUS within a 15-minute walk.
There are several schools within walking distance. Primary school De Verbeelding is about 200 metres away, and openbare basisschool de Zonnewijzer is about 250 metres away. For secondary education, Het Schoter is about 500 metres away.
On average, homes in Sinnevelt sell within 21 days. That's relatively fast, indicating a active market. This apartment has been priced competitively compared to the neighbourhood average, so it may attract interest quickly.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Sinnevelt