Koninginnebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schouwtjeslaan sits in the leafy Koninginnebuurt, a stone's throw from the Haarlemmerhout park. Built in 1909, it offers 118 m² of living space with an energy label D. The asking price of €625,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €1,056,115, making it a keen entry into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Haarlem typically command higher prices per square metre.
The Koninginnebuurt is a stately pre-war neighbourhood with wide streets and tall trees. It's home to around 2,900 residents, many of whom live in owner-occupied homes (70%). The area has a mix of families and older residents, with a high proportion of single-person households. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it "good", while another complains of "drug dealing, setting off fireworks, noisy parties, parking on the pavement, cargo bike terror, damp damage and a municipality that completely ignores its residents. You wouldn't expect it in the most expensive neighbourhood of Haarlem, but it's an everyday occurrence." Based on three reviews, the average score is 7.2 out of 10. Learn more about the Koninginnebuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is easy: grab bread at Vomar (a five-minute walk), or pick up organic goods at Ekoplaza (a ten-minute walk). For schools, ECL (havo, atheneum and gymnasium) is just around the corner, and Obs Bos en Vaart primary school is a couple of streets away. The Haarlemmerhout park is on your doorstep, and the city centre is a pleasant stroll. The municipality of the municipality of Haarlem keeps the area well-maintained.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Maarten van Vliet Makelaars.
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Schouwtjeslaan 43RD, Haarlem
Good · 3 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AIDrug dealing, setting off fireworks, noisy parties, parking on the pavement, cargo bike terror, damp damage and a municipality that completely ignores its residents. You wouldn't expect it in the most expensive neighbourhood of Haarlem, but it's an everyday occurrence.
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About Schouwtjeslaan 43RD, Haarlem
The asking price of €625,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €1,056,115, which makes it look keen. However, the apartment is 118 m², 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 166 m², and has an energy label D, while most homes in the area have better labels. The median price in the Koninginnebuurt is €1,082,500, so this is well below that. Sold homes in the area went for an average of €824,339, so the price is in line with recent sales.
The energy label is D. This means the home is moderately efficient; heating costs will be higher than in a modern home but lower than in a G-rated property. In the Koninginnebuurt, 25% of homes have label D or worse, while 29% have A or better. You can expect reasonable energy bills, but improvements like better insulation could bring the label up.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Haarlem's central station offers connections to Amsterdam, Leiden and beyond.
The Koninginnebuurt is a pre-war neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. It has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (70%) and a low crime rate (122 incidents per year). Reviews are mixed: one resident rates it 8.75 out of 10, while another gives it 4.43, citing nuisance from drugs, fireworks and parking. The average score is 7.19 based on three reviews.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. ECL (havo, atheneum and gymnasium) is just 100 metres away, Obs Bos en Vaart primary school is 371 metres, and International School Haarlem is 423 metres. Lyceum Sancta Maria is 630 metres away. All are well-regarded.
Vomar is 516 metres away (a five-minute walk), Ekoplaza is 760 metres, Aldi is 778 metres, and two Albert Heijn stores are within 900 metres. You have plenty of options for daily shopping.
The apartment was built in 1909, so it's over a century old. It has classic features typical of that era, such as high ceilings and large windows. The neighbourhood has 85% of homes built before 1945, so this is consistent with the area.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The apartment is in a building from 1909, so it likely has no private outdoor space, but the Haarlemmerhout park is just 300 metres away.
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