A classic Haarlem apartment with a sunny terrace
This apartment on the Ruysdaelstraat sits in the Frans Halsbuurt, a lively part of Haarlem where the streets are lined with pre-war buildings. The home dates from 1900 and carries energy label D, so expect moderate energy costs. At €350,000, the asking price sits 45% below the neighbourhood average of €632,176, which makes it a keen entry point compared with other apartments in Haarlem.
Inside the home
The apartment occupies the third floor and spans one level, with two rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 43 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glass and floor insulation, and it is heated by block heating. Outside, there is a sunny terrace of 11 m² facing west, plus a roof terrace. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Life in the Frans Halsbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their area an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes it as "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another notes the area has "much potential, but very much social housing" and mentions litter and little greenery, while adding it is "a fine neighbourhood for children and quietly located in Haarlem." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,955 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what this part of town offers, see the Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Frans Halsapotheek is just around the corner, and Huisartsenpraktijk Noordermeer is a couple of streets away. For groceries, AH to go is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn a five-minute walk and Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk. Basisschool De Ark is a five-minute walk, and ISK Haarlem is just around the corner. Bus stops at Haarlem Station Achterzijde and Frans Halsplein are a couple of streets away, with lines 3, 244, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk, part of the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €357,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €225,000 to €357,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with flood risk currently low and heat stress medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including wbos makelaars haarlemmermeer.
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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 Ruysdaelstraat 4D, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €350,000 is 45% below the average asking price in the Frans Halsbuurt, which stands at €632,176. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €550,000, and prices range from €275,000 to €1,395,000. This apartment is priced well under those figures, which reflects its smaller floor area of 43 m² compared with the neighbourhood average of 91 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the third storey. The living area is listed at 43 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². There is a sunny terrace of 11 m² facing west and a roof terrace. The home is heated by block heating and has roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glass and floor insulation.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €357,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €350,000 is 2% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 59%, from €225,000 in 2020 to €357,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is a municipal valuation for tax purposes, not a direct reflection of the current market price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 38 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1900, and that 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
AH to go is the nearest supermarket, at about 432 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 539 metres and Dekamarkt at 643 metres. Aldi is at 728 metres and Vomar at 776 metres. These distances mean you can reach the closest options on foot in about five to ten minutes, depending on which one you choose.
How far is the nearest train station?
Haarlem train station is about 403 metres from this apartment, which is roughly a five-minute walk. The station offers connections to various destinations, though specific routes and frequencies are not listed here. Bus stops at Haarlem Station Achterzijde and Frans Halsplein are also nearby, with lines 3, 244, 569 and N80 serving the area.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their area an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident calls it "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another mentions "much potential, but very much social housing," noting litter and little greenery, while adding it is "a fine neighbourhood for children and quietly located in Haarlem." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just the Frans Halsbuurt.
