De Burgen, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Prattenburg sits in the quiet residential area of De Burgen, part of Haarlem's Molenwijk district. With 71 m² of living space and an E energy label, it's a solid home that could benefit from some modernisation. At €325,000, the asking price is below the neighbourhood average of €366,000, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
De Burgen is a leafy, low-rise neighbourhood built in the 1970s and 1980s, with a mix of flats and maisonettes. It's a quiet area with a strong sense of community, popular with older residents and young professionals. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden just a couple of streets away, and daily essentials are within easy reach. Average incomes here are in line with the Haarlem norm, and the area is known for its spacious layout and green spaces.
Your daily routine is well catered for: Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and SPAR express, Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Pantarijn primary school is just around the corner, with De Molenwiek Dalton and De Wijde Wereld also a short stroll away. The neighbourhood has a high density of amenities, so you won't need to travel far for most errands. The municipality Haarlem offers a wide range of cultural and recreational options, though the train station is a bit further out.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Raek Makelaars B.V. and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Prattenburg 399, Haarlem
Data from De Burgen
Data from De Burgen
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About Prattenburg 399, Haarlem
The asking price of €325,000 is below the average sale price in De Burgen (€366,000) and the median (€380,000). Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €348,949, so this listing is priced competitively. However, the E energy label means higher energy costs, which may be a factor in negotiations.
De Burgen is a quiet, green neighbourhood built in the 1970s and 1980s. It has a high proportion of flats (no single-family homes) and a mix of ages, with many one-person households. The area is well-maintained and has a park just a couple of streets away. It's a calm residential area, not a bustling city centre.
The nearest train station is 4.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. Public transport connections to Haarlem centre and beyond are available, but the station is not within walking distance.
Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner (173 m), and several other supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Pantarijn school is 173 m away, and De Molenwiek Dalton is 404 m. Secondary schools are about 2.1 km away.
An E label indicates the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a home with a better label. In De Burgen, 31.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but it's worth factoring into your budget.
Currently, there are 18 apartments for sale in De Burgen, with prices ranging from €280,000 to €425,000. This apartment is on the lower end of that range, which reflects its smaller size and older energy label.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Burgen