Nelson Mandelabuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1906 apartment on Schoterweg sits in the lively Nelson Mandelabuurt, a stone's throw from Haarlem's centre. With 102 m² of living space, it's a generous size for the area, 29% larger than the neighbourhood average of 79 m². The energy label B means it's reasonably efficient for a pre-war home. Priced at €400,000, it's slightly below the neighbourhood median of €412,500, making it a keen buy compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
The neighbourhood Nelson Mandelabuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of young professionals and families. It's a very strongly urban area (address density 4072 per km²), so there's always something going on. The streets are lined with pre-war architecture, and the vibe is energetic. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a young population, nearly half are between 25 and 45, and a high proportion of single-person households.
For your morning bread, AH to go is just around the corner, and Aldi and Vomar are a couple of streets away. There's also an Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Basisschool de Werkschuit and Willem van Oranjeschool are both a five-minute walk, while ISK Haarlem (secondary) is even closer. The municipality Haarlem offers a vibrant city life with parks, restaurants, and a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hugtenburg & de Vries Makelaars en Taxateurs and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Schoterweg 78RD, Haarlem
Data from Nelson Mandelabuurt
Data from Nelson Mandelabuurt
49 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Schoterweg 78RD, Haarlem
Yes, it's priced below the neighbourhood median of €412,500 and well under the average of €455,938. Given the larger floor area (102 m² vs 79 m² average), it offers good value for money in the current market.
The energy label is B, which is quite good for a home built in 1906. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, so you won't face excessively high heating costs. In the neighbourhood, only 14.3% of homes have label B or better.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
The Nelson Mandelabuurt is a very urban area with a young, dynamic population. It's densely built with pre-war apartments, and you'll find plenty of shops, restaurants, and parks nearby. The crime rate is moderate with 117 total offences recorded.
Yes, there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. Basisschool de Werkschuit and Willem van Oranjeschool are both about 500 m away, and ISK Haarlem is just 200 m from the apartment.
Currently, there are 16 apartments for sale in the Nelson Mandelabuurt. The market is fairly active, with 34 sold in the recent period at an average price of €494,382.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nelson Mandelabuurt

