Generaalsbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schoterweg in Haarlem's Generaalsbuurt is a rare find at this price point. At €265,000, it sits 47% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €497,231, making it the cheapest of the 13 homes currently for sale in the area. The 50 m² floor area is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 75 m², so you're trading space for affordability. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely, but this one is priced keenly for its size.
The Generaalsbuurt is a densely built, pre-war area with a very strong urban feel (address density of 4,143 per km²). It's a young, lively part of Haarlem: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and over half of households are single-person. There are no resident reviews available, but the CBS data shows a mix of families and singles, with average household size at 1.8. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-1945 homes (100%), and energy labels vary, with 42.9% rated D or lower. For more on the area, see the Generaalsbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool de Werkschuit is also within walking distance. The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away, and a child daycare centre is on your doorstep. The area is well served by restaurants and a park, while Haarlem's train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Haarlem.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including PUUR* Makelaars Haarlem-Noord and Funda.
Details of this home
Schoterweg 144A, Haarlem
Data from Generaalsbuurt
Data from Generaalsbuurt
47 within 5 km
99 within 5 km
About Schoterweg 144A, Haarlem
The asking price of €265,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €497,231, making it the cheapest home currently for sale in the Generaalsbuurt. However, the floor area is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average (50 m² vs 75 m²), and the energy label is E, which means higher heating costs. Compared to similar-sized apartments in Haarlem, the price per m² works out to €5,300, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,305 per m².
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood. In the Generaalsbuurt, 42.9% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war building. An E label means you can expect higher energy bills compared to more efficient homes. The property was built in 1906, so insulation and heating systems may be older.
Haarlem train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (4,143 per km²), indicating good urban connectivity.
The Generaalsbuurt is a densely built, pre-war area with a young population: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and over half of households are single-person. It has a very strong urban feel, with a mix of families and singles. The area has a high proportion of pre-1945 homes (100%), and energy labels vary. There are no resident reviews available, but CBS data shows a lively, urban character.
Yes, daily shopping is convenient. An Albert Heijn is 441 m away (just around the corner), and Vomar and Aldi are within 700 m. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is 458 m away, and Basisschool de Werkschuit is 575 m. A child daycare centre is 0.3 km away, and secondary schools are 1.7 km away.
The asking price of €265,000 is significantly below the neighbourhood average of €497,231. In the Generaalsbuurt, the average price per m² is €7,305, while this apartment works out to €5,300 per m². However, the floor area is smaller than average (50 m² vs 75 m²), and the energy label is E. For context, [apartments in Haarlem](/koopwoningen/haarlem/appartementen/) have a wide price range.
This is an apartment (flat) built in 1906, with a floor area of 50 m². The energy label is E.
In the Generaalsbuurt, sold homes took an average of 22 days to sell, with an average sold price of €498,347. This suggests a relatively active market, though individual results vary.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Generaalsbuurt