A 1920s apartment in Haarlem's Weltevredenbuurt
This apartment on Rijksstraatweg 88A sits in the Weltevredenbuurt, a quiet corner of Haarlem's Indischewijk district. The building dates from 1920, and the home is offered for €649,000. That asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €608,167. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €6,147, while this home works out at €6,622 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Haarlem]( /koopwoningen/haarlem/appartementen/ ).
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 98 square metres, with a volume of 320 cubic metres. There is a roof terrace, which the agent lists as a dakterras. The home has full ownership, so no ground lease. Insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating is via a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €140 per month.
The Weltevredenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes the area as "very nice and beautiful", while another notes that the neighbourhood has "much potential, but very much litter and little green". The same reviewer mentions that there are no shops in the immediate area, but the Amsterdamstraat is five minutes away and the city centre ten minutes. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,845 inhabitants, and about 53% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Weltevredenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/weltevredenbuurt-haarlem/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, a Dekamarkt, is just around the corner, with another Dekamarkt a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, the Liduinaschool is a couple of streets away, and the Vrije School Kennemerland is also close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Schoterpoort, Praktijk Sikkel, about a ten-minute walk, and the Schoterbos Apotheek is just around the corner. Public transport is convenient: the bus stop Haarlem, Spaarnhovenstraat is on your doorstep, served by lines 3, 568, 569 and N80. The nearest train station is Bloemendaal, about a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the area, see [the municipality of Haarlem]( /gemeente/haarlem/ ).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does come with area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1920 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar1 Internetmakelaar - Zelf uw huis verkopen.
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About Rijksstraatweg 88A, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €649,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the Weltevredenbuurt, which is €608,167. That is a difference of about 7%. The price per square metre is €6,622, while the neighbourhood average is €6,147 per square metre, which is about 8% higher. These figures come from the current listings in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 98 square metres, and the volume is 320 cubic metres. There is also a roof terrace, which the agent lists as a dakterras. The home is offered with full ownership, so there is no ground lease.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating is via a central heating boiler. The label itself is a fact, but the actual costs will depend on your usage.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications based on public data for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1920 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, the area is a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt, about 211 metres away, which is just around the corner. Another Dekamarkt is at 619 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 642 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also a Coop and a Vomar within about 1.4 kilometres. So daily groceries are easily accessible on foot.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. The Liduinaschool is about 306 metres away, the Vrije School Kennemerland at 349 metres, and the Dr H Bavinckschool at 389 metres. There is also a school for special secondary education, the Prof Dr Gunningschool, at 471 metres. The nearest secondary school is about 1 kilometre away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Haarlem, Spaarnhovenstraat is just 69 metres away, served by lines 3, 568, 569 and N80. Another stop, Haarlem, Zaanenlaan, is at 308 metres with the same lines. The nearest train station is Bloemendaal, at about 1.4 kilometres, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. So both bus and train connections are within easy reach.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes the area as "very nice and beautiful", while another mentions that there is "much potential, but very much litter and little green". These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just the Weltevredenbuurt.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the agent lists a homeowners' association fee of €140 per month. This is a common arrangement for apartments, covering shared costs such as maintenance of common areas.
