A compact apartment in Zuiderhout
Zuiderhout is a leafy, established part of Haarlem, where the streets are lined with pre-war and post-war housing and the Spaarne river is never far away. This apartment sits on the first floor of a building from 1960, a quiet spot that still feels connected to the city. With an asking price of €295,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, and it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in this part of town. For context, the average asking price in Zuiderhout is €1,487,857, so this listing sits well below that figure. If you are looking at apartments in Haarlem, this one stands out for its price point.
What the home offers
This is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 53 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent's listing states 41 m². The volume of the home is 141 m³. The property is located on the first floor of the building. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher heating costs compared with more efficient homes. The home was built in 1960, a fact that tells you about its age but not about its condition.
Life in Zuiderhout
Residents of the district of Haarlemmerhoutkwartier, which includes Zuiderhout, give their living environment an average score of 7.78 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes the area as "lively but anonymous", noting that many young people live here and there are plenty of amenities, but that neighbours do not always know each other well. Another resident calls the neighbourhood "cosy", mentioning the social atmosphere, beautiful inner gardens, and the mix of students, elderly people and families. They also highlight the view of the Spaarne and the good bus connections. The neighbourhood has around 1,720 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. If you are curious about the area, the Zuiderhout neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and getting around
The Haarlemse Montessorischool voor Basisonderwijs is on your doorstep, just 95 metres away, and there are several secondary schools within walking distance, including Oost ter Hout and the Rudolf Steiner College. For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk, and there are several Vomar stores a similar distance away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Roodenburg Heemstede is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek Hildebrand is about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Heemstede Noord with line 340 is just around the corner, and the train station Heemstede-Aerdenhout is about 1.7 km away. The centre of Haarlem is within walking distance, as one resident noted. The municipality of Haarlem offers more on the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €320,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 8% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €251,000 to €320,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road traffic, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, according to area-level data. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that a large share of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with a medium indication for heat stress by 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland.
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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 Prins Mauritslaan 2-0009, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €320,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 27%, from €251,000 to €320,000. This means the asking price is below the most recent municipal valuation.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, located on the first floor of a building from 1960. The living area is stated as 53 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent's listing gives 41 m². The volume of the home is 141 m³. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so heating costs are likely to be higher than in more efficient homes.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating compared with homes with a more efficient label. The label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1960, which may give some indication of its age, but not of its maintenance state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and a large share of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 33 dB Lden, and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all measured in the reference years 2022 and 2023. None of these levels exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Haarlemse Montessorischool voor Basisonderwijs is just 95 metres away, and there are several secondary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Oost ter Hout and the Rudolf Steiner College. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Roodenburg Heemstede, about 874 metres away, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek Hildebrand is about 1.1 km away. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is about 1.1 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Heemstede Noord, about 439 metres away, served by line 340. Other stops within about 850 metres include Italielaan with lines 73, 567 and 569, and v. Oldenbarneveltlaan with line 250. The nearest train station is Heemstede-Aerdenhout, about 1.7 km away. The centre of Haarlem is within walking distance, according to a resident.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the district of Haarlemmerhoutkwartier, which includes Zuiderhout, give their living environment an average score of 7.78 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as lively but anonymous, with many young people and amenities, while another calls it cosy, with beautiful inner gardens and a mix of students, elderly people and families. The neighbourhood has around 1,720 inhabitants.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €7,195, based on the agent's listing area of 41 m². The average asking price per m² in Zuiderhout is €7,694, so this apartment is about 6% below the neighbourhood average per m². The overall asking price is 80% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,487,857, but that is because this is a much smaller home than the average.
