Raamsteeg 23
Burgwal, Haarlem
A grand home in the heart of Haarlem
This apartment sits on a quiet road in the Burgwal, one of the oldest parts of Haarlem. The home is a 1934 townhouse, and the asking price of €950,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average. This listing does not state the energy label, so you will have to factor in unknown energy costs. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area, comes to €7,252, which is in line with the going rate for apartments in Haarlem.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a spacious home with five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 131 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 54 m². The property comes with a roof terrace, and it is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing. Heating is provided by a combination boiler, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. The home is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about.
Life in the Burgwal
Residents of the Burgwal neighbourhood give it an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident, who has lived here since 1992, says: "Still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another adds: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The area is home to around 2,365 people, and most households are single-person. The neighbourhood has a very high address density, making it a bustling part of the city.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with a Vomar a couple of streets away. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is on your doorstep, and the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a five-minute walk. The GP practice te Slaa is just around the corner, and the Teyler pharmacy is a five-minute walk away. Bus stops at the Turfmarkt and Byzantiumstraat are a couple of streets away, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Spaarne Gasthuis Zuid hospital is a short trip. All of this sits within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both 41 dB Lden, within the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current and 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Overspaern Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Raamsteeg 23, Haarlem
What does the asking price of €950,000 say about this home's market position?
The asking price is 36% above the average asking price of €696,550 in the Burgwal neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 131 m², is €7,252, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €7,223 per m². The home's floor area is 28% larger than the neighbourhood average of 102 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The total volume is 496 m³. There is also a roof terrace. The agent lists the living area as 131 m², while the BAG registration records 54 m².
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy efficiency of the home is unknown, and you cannot estimate heating costs from an official label. The home was built in 1934.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1934, before 1970, and 53% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 6% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
How noisy is it at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both within the standard. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 374 metres, just around the corner. A Vomar is at 631 metres, and another Dekamarkt at 658 metres. A Jumbo is at 763 metres. In total, there are 48 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are near this home?
The Veronica Jenaplanschool is the nearest primary school at 184 metres, on your doorstep. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is at 428 metres, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is at 801 metres, a ten-minute walk. There are 102 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Turfmarkt at 292 metres, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. The Byzantiumstraat stop is at 360 metres with lines 2, 3, 73, 80 and N80. Haarlem train station is at 1,159 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in the Burgwal?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another says: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired."
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Burgwal has around 2,365 residents. Most households are single-person, at 57%, and the average household size is 1.6. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 37% of residents. The neighbourhood has a very high address density of 5,664 addresses per square kilometre.





