Koninginnebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment sits on a lively square in Haarlem's Koninginnebuurt, a neighbourhood that blends grand 19th-century architecture with modern comforts. With 125 m² of living space, it's a generous home for a couple or small family. The energy label A means low heating costs, and the 1992 build year gives it a solid, modern construction. At €769,000, the asking price is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,056,115, making it a keen entry into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
The Koninginnebuurt is one of Haarlem's most expensive areas, with wide streets and stately homes. It's densely populated (4,428 addresses per km²) and very urban. Residents give it a 7.19 out of 10 based on three reviews. One resident calls it "good" and scores it 8.75. Another, however, describes "Unroyal nuisance": "Drug dealing, setting off fireworks, noisy parties, parking on the pavement, cargo bike terror, damp damage and a municipality that completely ignores its residents. You wouldn't expect it in the most expensive neighbourhood of Haarlem, but it's an everyday occurrence." So while the area has plenty of appeal, it's not without its frustrations. Learn more about the neighbourhood Koninginnebuurt.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: ECL secondary school (havo, atheneum, gymnasium) is a couple of streets away, and International School Haarlem is just around the corner. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of families with children (415 households), so you'll see plenty of kids on their way to school. The municipality Haarlem offers a range of amenities, with a park or public garden just around the corner and a restaurant within a couple of streets.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including DMC Haarlem. The price and details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Prins Willem-Alexanderplein 54, Haarlem
Good · 3 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AIDrug dealing, setting off fireworks, noisy parties, parking on the pavement, cargo bike terror, damp damage and a municipality that completely ignores its residents. You wouldn't expect it in the most expensive neighbourhood of Haarlem, but it's an everyday occurrence.
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About Prins Willem-Alexanderplein 54, Haarlem
The asking price is 27% below the average asking price in Koninginnebuurt (€1,056,115) and also below the median of €1,082,500. However, this apartment is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average (125 m² vs 166 m²). Given the energy label A and modern build year, the price appears keen compared to other homes in the area.
Koninginnebuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of families and singles, and the average household size is 2.1. Residents rate it 7.19 out of 10, with praise for its location but complaints about nuisance like drug dealing and noisy parties. It's one of Haarlem's priciest neighbourhoods, with many pre-war homes, though this apartment was built in 1992.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Haarlem's central station offers connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities.
Several schools are within walking distance. ECL secondary school (havo, atheneum, gymnasium) is 142 m away, International School Haarlem (primary) is 223 m away, and Obs Bos en Vaart primary school is 338 m away. There are also other options within a few hundred metres.
Aldi is 599 m away, Albert Heijn is 628 m away, and Ekoplaza is 631 m away. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk, making daily shopping convenient.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only 20.8% of homes have label A, so this is a good score.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Koninginnebuurt
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