A canal-side apartment in Haarlem's old heart
This apartment sits on the Spaarne, one of Haarlem's most atmospheric waterways, in the middle of the Binnenstad. The building dates from 1850, so you are living in a piece of the city's history, right where the canals, bridges and cobbled streets give the centre its character. With a living area of 76 m² according to the agent, the asking price is €625,000. For a sense of what else is available, have a look at apartments in Haarlem.
Inside the home
The apartment is on the first floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent describes a sunny terrace of 16 m² facing northwest, plus a balcony, so there is outdoor space to enjoy. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is sold as full ownership. The living area is listed as 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m².
Living in the Binnenstad
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.1, based on eleven reviews. One resident, who has lived here since 1992, says it is still a beautiful neighbourhood, though social contacts are decreasing. Another praises the cosy atmosphere, the greenery and the beautiful street lighting, and says it is great to be able to live here. A third resident mentions the lovely old part of the city, but notes that cleaning and greenery could be better. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this street. The Binnenstad is home to around 3,400 people, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Veronica Jenaplanschool, is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is also within walking distance. The GP practice te Slaa and the pharmacy Centraal Haarlem are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Turfmarkt and Centrum/Verwulft are a short walk away, with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80 among those serving the area. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €637,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €523,000 to €637,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including wbos makelaars haarlemmermeer.
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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 Spaarne 60A, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €625,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €637,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €523,000 to €637,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the first floor and has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists a living area of 76 m², while the BAG registration records 74 m². There is a sunny terrace of 16 m² facing northwest, plus a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1850, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. About 5% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the area, not from measurements inside the home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 415 metres away, which is just around the corner. A Dekamarkt is at 435 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 488 metres. There are several other supermarkets within a short walk, so daily groceries are easy to pick up.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Veronica Jenaplanschool, about 238 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is at 424 metres. There are also other primary schools within walking distance, such as Openbare Basisschool De Kring at 667 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Turfmarkt, about 269 metres away, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Another stop, Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft, is at 373 metres with additional lines including 300 and N30. Haarlem train station is about 918 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.1, based on eleven reviews. One resident says it is a beautiful neighbourhood, though social contacts are decreasing. Another praises the cosy atmosphere and greenery, while a third notes that cleaning and greenery could be better. These reviews describe the district, not just this street.
