Polanenkade 3
Halfweg, Haarlemmermeer
AreaA 19th-century home in Halfweg
This apartment on Polanenkade 3 sits in Halfweg, a village in the Haarlemmermeer municipality that feels a world away from the bustle of nearby Amsterdam. Built in 1898, the home carries the character of its era, with a facade that hints at its long history. The asking price of €425,000 is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price for homes in this area is €593,500, and this property sits 28% below that figure. If you are curious about the broader market, you might compare it with other apartments in Haarlemmermeer.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a ground-floor apartment with 3 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed at 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home has a side garden of 23 m² facing west, and it is offered as full ownership. According to the agent, the property features roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Halfweg
Halfweg is a compact village where residents know each other by name. Across the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, residents give an average score of 7.68 out of 10, based on 49 reviews. One resident says: "It's quite quiet and damp. It's also very cosy, children enjoy playing with each other." Another adds: "Fortunately, everything is reasonably close by, such as Haarlem, Hoofddorp." A third resident notes: "It's lovely living here, you know the neighbours, contact, and close to a small park, shops, and a retirement home. Pleasant, 10 minutes' walk to a recreational lake." The village has around 2,515 inhabitants, and about 70% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, have a look at the municipality of Haarlemmermeer.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Lidl a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Jong Geleerd school is on your doorstep, and Openbare Daltonschool De Zwaan is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Halfweg is just around the corner, and Apotheek de Ringvaart pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Halfweg, Oranje Nassaustraat is on your doorstep, serving lines 80, 161, 680 and N80. The train station Halfweg-Zwanenburg is just around the corner.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. Regarding the address, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, and aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the standard, while railway noise at 51 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1898 construction on clay soil, and the climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, with flood risk currently low and heat stress low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including NIEUW! Makelaardij B.V. and NIEUW! Makelaardij B.V. on Funda.
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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.
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About Polanenkade 3, Halfweg
What is the asking price for this apartment in Halfweg?
The asking price is €425,000. This is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €593,500. The price per square metre is €5,592, based on the agent's listed living area of 76 m². The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,900, so this home is priced above that figure.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, this apartment has 3 rooms in total, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed at 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². There is also a side garden of 23 m² facing west, and the property is offered as full ownership.
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 for heating and electricity. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which can help keep energy use in check. The home is heated by a combi boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built in 1898 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 75% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public risk data shows that road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 51 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at 401 metres, with Albert Heijn at 535 metres and Lidl at 947 metres. For primary education, Jong Geleerd school is on your doorstep at 82 metres, and Openbare Daltonschool De Zwaan is a ten-minute walk at 743 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Halfweg is at 400 metres, and Apotheek de Ringvaart pharmacy is at 903 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The bus stop Halfweg, Oranje Nassaustraat is on your doorstep at 112 metres, serving lines 80, 161, 680 and N80. The train station Halfweg-Zwanenburg is just around the corner at 133 metres, offering rail connections. There is also a bus stop at Zwanenburg, Wilgenlaan at 460 metres serving lines 161 and 680.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, residents give an average score of 7.68 out of 10, based on 49 reviews. One resident says: "It's quite quiet and damp. It's also very cosy, children enjoy playing with each other." Another notes: "It's lovely living here, you know the neighbours, contact, and close to a small park, shops, and a retirement home. Pleasant, 10 minutes' walk to a recreational lake." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of housing and demographics?
Halfweg has around 2,515 inhabitants, with an average household size of 2.2 people. About 70% of homes are owner-occupied, and 25% of residents are aged 65 or older. The neighbourhood has 4 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €593,500 and an average living area of 121 m². The average price per square metre is €4,900.
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress at this address?
Public climate data indicates an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain for this address. The flood risk is currently low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
