Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Spaarne in Haarlem's Burgwal neighbourhood is a rare find: a 96 m² home in a 1700 building, right on the water. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the running costs are unknown. At €675,000, the price is in line with the market, where the average price per m² is €7,260. For context, apartments in Haarlem sell for a median of €549,000.
Burgwal is the historic heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings. One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another adds: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.67. It's a dense, urban area with many singles and small households. The neighbourhood Burgwal is one of the most central in the city.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is also within easy reach. The municipality Haarlem offers a rich cultural scene, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via VK Makelaars & Taxateurs and VK Makelaars & Taxateurs BV.
Details of this home
Spaarne 37A, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
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 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 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.
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Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Spaarne 37A, Haarlem
At €675,000, the asking price is close to the neighbourhood average of €684,332. With 96 m², that works out to €7,031 per m², slightly below the average of €7,260. Given the historic location on the Spaarne, the price seems in line with the market.
In the Burgwal neighbourhood, about 29% of homes have label A or better, while 22% have label D or lower. Without the label, it's best to assume the home may need energy improvements.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, with a high density of shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. Residents appreciate its beauty but note that social contacts have decreased and cleanliness could be better. The neighbourhood scores 7.67 out of 10 based on five reviews.
Daily shopping is easy: Jumbo is 459 m away, Dekamarkt 495 m, and Albert Heijn 573 m. Primary schools like Veronica Jenaplanschool are within 155 m, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is 498 m away. The train station is 1.5 km, and a park is 0.8 km.
The building dates from 1700, making it over 300 years old. In Burgwal, 83% of homes were built before 1945, so this is typical for the area. The age means you may need to consider maintenance and energy efficiency.
The neighbourhood has a strong housing market: 96 homes sold in the past period, with an average selling time of 42 days. The median sold price was €515,261. Given the historic location and limited supply, the property may hold its value well.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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