A classic Haarlem apartment in the Vijfhoek
This apartment sits in the Vijfhoek, a lively part of Haarlem's old centre where the streets are lined with historic buildings and the canals are part of daily life. The home is on the third floor of a building from 1885, so it carries the character of a bygone era. With an asking price of €395,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €799,324. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price, and this one sits at the lower end of the range.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 65 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, and it is heated with electric heating. It is a full ownership property, with a monthly HOA fee of €123. The home is located in the centre, as the agent describes it.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents of the Vijfhoek neighbourhood give it an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "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." Another resident mentions: "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." A third resident notes that the needs of a cat or dog are done at their doorstep and it is never cleaned up. The neighbourhood has about 3,390 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Apotheek Centraal Haarlem is a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, Boterplein, just around the corner, and bus line 250 stops at Haarlem, Stadsschouwburg, also close by. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €399,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €287,000 to €399,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including NET Makelaars Haarlem.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Sophiastraat 1B, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €395,000 is 51% below the average asking price in the Vijfhoek, which is €799,324. The price per square metre is €6,077, which is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €7,252 per m². The price verdict is 'keen', meaning it is on the low side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 65 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, and it is heated with electric heating. It is a full ownership property with a monthly HOA fee of €123.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €399,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 39%, from €287,000 in 2020 to €399,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to area-level data from 2022. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1885, and in this postcode area, 94% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 255 metres away, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is at 291 metres, and Dekamarkt at 295 metres, both also within a short walk. There are several more supermarkets within a few hundred metres, so daily groceries are easy to pick up.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is about 295 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. The Cruquiusschool is at 411 metres, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is at 416 metres. There are also other primary schools within walking distance, including the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal at 526 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, Boterplein, about 154 metres away, and bus line 250 stops at Haarlem, Stadsschouwburg, at 179 metres. At Haarlem, Raaksbrug, about 224 metres away, bus lines 250, 255, 340, 346 and 356 stop. Haarlem train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Vijfhoek give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a very pleasant place to live, with everyone knowing each other and shops and restaurants just around the corner. Another mentions the convenience of everything being close by and the nice parks. A third notes that pet waste is sometimes left on the street.
