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Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment sits right on the Spaarne river in the heart of Haarlem, with a B energy label and a sensible 66 m² of space. At €395,000, the asking price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after part of town. For context, apartments in Haarlem typically command higher prices per square metre.
Burgwal is the historic core of Haarlem, and residents love its beauty. One long-term 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 Burgwal scores a 7.67 out of 10. The area is densely urban with over 5,600 addresses per km², and most homes were built before 1945. It's a mix of singles and couples, with relatively few children.
Your morning bread run is easy: Jumbo is just around the corner, and Vomar, Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are all within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Veronica Jenaplanschool is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a couple of streets away. The municipality Haarlem keeps the city centre lively, with restaurants and a park within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huizenstede Makelaars.
Details of this home
Spaarne 71B, 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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About Spaarne 71B, Haarlem
The asking price is 42% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332), but the apartment is also 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². Given its central location on the Spaarne and a B energy label, the price is keen compared to other apartments in the area.
Burgwal is the historic heart of Haarlem, with beautiful old streets and a lively atmosphere. Residents praise its charm but note that social contacts have decreased and public greenery could be better. It's a very dense urban area with many singles and couples, and most homes date from before 1945.
Haarlem's central station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several supermarkets within a five-minute walk: Jumbo (520 m), Vomar (571 m), Dekamarkt (574 m) and Albert Heijn (591 m). You'll have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Yes, the Veronica Jenaplanschool (primary) is just 69 m away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary) is 595 m away. Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
The apartment has energy label B, which means it is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs compared to older homes, but it's not as efficient as modern A or A+ labels.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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