Schoterweg 86A
Generaalsbuurt, Haarlem
AreaA classic Haarlem apartment with a modern heart
This apartment on the Schoterweg sits in the Generaalsbuurt, a pre-war neighbourhood in Haarlem where the streets are lined with century-old buildings. The asking price of €385,000 is 22% below the average asking price of €493,917 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side for the area. The home is one of the apartments in Haarlem currently on the market, and with 12 homes available in the neighbourhood, supply is limited.
Inside the home
Built in 1906, this apartment occupies the second floor and spans a single level. According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 49 m². The property comes with a sun terrace of 8 m² facing south-east, which the agent describes as an inner courtyard. The home is heated by a heat pump, and the agent lists insulation in the roof, walls and floor, along with double glazing (HR+ or HR++). The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in the Generaalsbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 73 reviews. One resident says: "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another resident, who has lived there for almost 30 years, describes a decline in recent years, mentioning litter and a less pleasant atmosphere. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,050 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 51%. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 4,143 per km². For more context, see the Generaalsbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The nearest supermarket, an AH to go, is just around the corner, with an Aldi, Albert Heijn and Vomar all within a five-minute walk. For primary education, Basisschool de Werkschuit is a five-minute walk away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Noordermeer, is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy, Frans Halsapotheek, is on your doorstep. Bus stop Haarlem, Kloosterstraat is just around the corner with lines 3, 568, 569 and N80, and Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this within a compact urban setting, as described on the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a medium foundation risk, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and heat stress are both indicated as medium, while flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Van der Schaaf & Kooijmans NVM Makelaars.
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About Schoterweg 86A, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €385,000 is 22% below the average asking price of €493,917 in the Generaalsbuurt. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,712, while this home is listed at €7,857 per m² based on the agent's floor area. With 12 homes currently available and 71 sold in the area, the market shows a range from €269,000 to €589,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 49 m², and the home has a volume of 195 m³. There is also a sun terrace of 8 m² facing south-east, which the agent describes as an inner courtyard. The property is located on the second floor.
What energy label does this home have and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent lists insulation in the roof, walls and floor, along with double glazing (HR+ or HR++). The home is heated by a heat pump. These features are stated by the agent and contribute to the home's energy performance, though the label itself is the official classification.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The address-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1906. According to the KCAF attention area data, 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is a general indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 39 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and aircraft noise at 41 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public data sources and are area-level indications for the address, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An AH to go is just around the corner at about 568 metres, with an Aldi at 620 metres, an Albert Heijn at 628 metres and a Vomar at 629 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 706 metres. In total, there are 48 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, Basisschool de Werkschuit is about 512 metres away, and Basisschool De Ark is at 583 metres. The Willem van Oranjeschool is at 594 metres. For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is the nearest at 235 metres, and De Schelp, a secondary special school, is at 338 metres. There are 101 schools within 5 km in total.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Kloosterstraat, just around the corner at about 102 metres, with lines 3, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem, Frans Halsplein is at 330 metres with line N80, and Haarlem Station Achterzijde is at 369 metres with lines 3, 244, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is about 572 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 73 reviews. One resident describes it as "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another resident who has lived there for almost 30 years notes a decline, mentioning litter and a less pleasant atmosphere. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Generaalsbuurt has around 2,050 residents. Single-person households make up 51% of all households, and the average household size is 1.8. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, accounting for 45% of residents. The area is very strongly urban with an address density of 4,143 per km², and 56% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes.
