A home with a view over the water
This apartment on the Spaarndamseweg sits in the Molukkenbuurt, a quiet corner of Haarlem's Indischewijk. The building dates from 1932 and has a free view over the water, right in a residential area. With an asking price of €499,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €832,250. It is also the cheapest of the 24 homes currently for sale in this part of town. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price, so this one stands out.
Inside the apartment
This two-floor apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 100 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 91 m². The home has double glazing, a central heating boiler and a wood stove, and it comes with a balcony. It is on the first living floor and is offered as full ownership. The property is an apartment, and the volume is 323 m³.
The Molukkenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their neighbourhood an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident says: "Buurt met veel potentie, maar erg veel afval en weinig groen" (a neighbourhood with lots of potential, but a lot of litter and little greenery). Another calls it "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." The reviews are mixed, with some mentioning litter and a lack of green space, while others appreciate the quiet location close to the city and the roads to Amsterdam. The neighbourhood has about 1,275 residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Molukkenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Vrije School Kennemerland is on your doorstep, and the Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Schoterpoort, Praktijk Sikkel, a ten-minute walk, and the Schoterbos Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus stop Haarlem, Zaanenstraat is on your doorstep with line 14, and the Zaanenlaan stop, a couple of streets away, has lines 3, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €487,000, and the asking price is 2% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €305,000 to €487,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Borghouts Makelaars b.v. and Funda.
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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 Spaarndamseweg 484RD, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €499,000 is 40% below the average asking price in the Molukkenbuurt, which is €832,250. It is also the cheapest of the 24 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 91 m², is €5,484, which is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €7,843 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 100 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 91 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the first living floor. The property is offered as full ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €487,000. The asking price of €499,000 is 2% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 60%, from €305,000 in 2020 to €487,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and reflects the value on the reference date, not the current market price.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1932 and stands on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is about 450 metres away, and the Dekamarkt is roughly 470 metres from the apartment. A Vomar is about 940 metres away, and an Aldi is just over a kilometre away. These are the nearest of the 41 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are within easy reach.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Zaanenstraat, about 100 metres away, served by line 14. The Zaanenlaan stop, about 470 metres away, has lines 3, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is about 1.5 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated.
What do residents say about the Molukkenbuurt?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their neighbourhood an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident mentions "veel potentie, maar erg veel afval en weinig groen" (lots of potential, but a lot of litter and little greenery), while another calls it "very nice and beautiful." The reviews are mixed, with some noting litter and a lack of green space, but also a quiet location close to the city.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent states that the home has double glazing, a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
