Vijfhoek, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Sophiaplein sits in the heart of the Vijfhoek, a neighbourhood where life spills out onto the streets. At 76 m² it's a manageable size, and with an energy label C it's reasonably efficient for a home built in 1890. The asking price of €410,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €710,088, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, that's significantly less than the average for apartments in Haarlem.
The Vijfhoek is a compact, lively neighbourhood where people know each other. One resident describes it as "a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another says: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third notes that "the needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep (which I can't do anything about) and it is never cleaned up." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.25 out of 10. It's a dense urban area with mostly smaller households, many singles and couples, fewer families. For more on the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn also a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer and Cruquiusschool are both within easy reach. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is also a ten-minute walk. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and shops is on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Haarlem.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Ron Schipper Makelaardij.
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The asking price of €410,000 is 42% below the average asking price in the Vijfhoek (€710,088) and also below the median (€605,000). However, this apartment is smaller than average (76 m² vs 109 m²). Compared to similar apartments in Haarlem, the price per m² works out at about €5,395, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,130 per m². So it's priced keenly for the area.
Residents describe it as a pleasant, close-knit community where people know each other. It's busy but cosy, with everything within walking distance, shops, restaurants, and the water. Some mention occasional noise from youngsters and dog mess on the street. The neighbourhood scores 8.25 out of 10 from three reviews.
The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Jumbo is 240 m away, Dekamarkt 291 m, and Albert Heijn 304 m, all just a couple of streets away.
Primary schools include Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer (319 m) and Cruquiusschool (411 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 416 m away.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as economical as a modern A-rated property. You can expect moderate energy costs.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. Very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time. There isn't much nature unfortunately, but if you hop on your bike you'll soon reach a forest.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a very nice place to live. Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer. The parks are also very nice, I'm there quite often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep (which I can't do anything about) and it is never cleaned up.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €650,290 | €575,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,030 | – |
| Rent price | €3,149 p/m | €2,949 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €37 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for a short while due to homelessness, but it's a nice and busy neighbourhood to live in, always something going on and always something to do. It's still a city so greenery and housing always remain a bit rubbish, but well, where in the Netherlands don't you have that?
Auto-translated to English by AIDe vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. Very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time. There isn't much nature unfortunately, but if you hop on your bike you'll soon reach a forest.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €726,766 | €557,235 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,373 | – |
| Rent price | €2,535 p/m | €2,429 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €29 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
very nice and beautiful neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for almost 30 years. It used to be pleasant: clean, good contact with neighbours, etc. But due to the steady influx of Muslims, the neighbourhood is going downhill. Lots of litter lying around, misuse of rubbish bins (throwing all sorts next to them), not being open to contact, their children breaking things... in short: they have no connection with the neighbourhood and its residents. It creates an unpleasant atmosphere..
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Auto-translated to English by AISad people have no life, they ruin others' lives
Auto-translated to English by AIBy lively I mean that there are many hip young people living here and there are many amenities and infrastructure in the neighbourhood, but it is anonymous because people don't really know each other. You live there and know your neighbours, but you don't really know your neighbours' neighbours. Many people move often.
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a shame that you see more and more rubbish lying around everywhere and more and more things are being demolished.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is outdated, rubbish on the streets, flats don't look very nice
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €658,033 | €585,006 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,375 | – |
| Rent price | €2,186 p/m | €2,154 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
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