Frans Halsbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Saenredamstraat sits in the lively Frans Halsbuurt, a stone's throw from the city centre. With 92 m² of living space and an A energy label, it combines pre-war character with modern efficiency. The asking price of €469,500 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €756,200, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Haarlem.
The Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war architecture and modern amenities. It's home to around 1,940 residents, many of whom live alone (575 single-person households). The area has a young feel, with the largest age group being 25 to 45. No resident reviews are available, but the neighbourhood scores high on urbanity, address density is 4,334 per km², so there's always something going on.
Your daily routine is well served here. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Basisschool de Werkschuit and Basisschool De Ark. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or public garden is on your doorstep. All this falls within the municipality of Haarlem, known for its historic centre and cultural scene.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Amsterdamse Maatschappij.
Details of this home
Saenredamstraat 64RD, Haarlem
Data from Frans Halsbuurt
Data from Frans Halsbuurt
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About Saenredamstraat 64RD, Haarlem
The asking price of €469,500 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €756,200, but the apartment is also 27% smaller than the average (92 m² vs 126 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €5,103, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,442 per m². Given the A energy label and central location, it appears priced.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well insulated and has low expected energy costs compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, 27.3% of homes have label A and 18.2% have A+ or better, so this apartment is above average in energy performance.
The train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
Two primary schools are within a few minutes' walk: Basisschool de Werkschuit (279 m) and Basisschool De Ark (297 m). For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is 301 m away, and the nearest general secondary school is 1.2 km from the home.
Albert Heijn is 431 m away, just around the corner. Dekamarkt is 526 m, and AH to go is 560 m. For budget shopping, Aldi is 841 m away. All are within easy walking distance.
Currently, 15 homes are for sale in the Frans Halsbuurt. The median asking price is €595,000, and the average price per m² is €6,442. This apartment's price per m² is lower, reflecting its smaller size.
The neighbourhood recorded 69 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for an urban area with high address density. The area is lively and well-populated, which often contributes to natural surveillance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Frans Halsbuurt