Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Spaarne sits right in the historic heart of Haarlem, with the river literally on your doorstep. Built in 1885, it has the high ceilings and character you'd expect from a 19th-century city home. At 89 m², it's a comfortable size for a couple or a single person. The asking price of €475,000 is notably keen compared to other apartments in Haarlem, coming in 31% below the neighbourhood average.
Burgwal is the oldest part of Haarlem, with narrow streets and historic buildings. One resident who has lived here since 1992 says: "I still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another long-term resident of 33 years adds: "I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years." The neighbourhood Burgwal is densely urban, with mostly single-person households and a mix of ages. It's a lively, central area where many people live alone or as couples.
For your morning bread, you have several supermarkets just around the corner: Jumbo, Vomar, Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are all within a five-minute walk. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is just 55 metres away, so school drop-off is a breeze. For secondary school, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact city centre where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Smaak Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Spaarne 77, 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 77, Haarlem
The asking price of €475,000 is 31% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332) and also below the median of €549,000. Given that the average sold price in the neighbourhood is €515,261, this apartment is priced keenly. However, the energy label D is less efficient than most other homes for sale in the area, which may factor into the lower price.
The energy label is D. In Burgwal, 22% of homes have label D or lower, while 51% have labels A, B or C. Label D means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs will be higher than in a better-insulated home. You can expect to spend more on energy bills compared to a home with label A or B.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride. Haarlem's central station connects to Amsterdam, Leiden and other cities.
Burgwal is the historic old city centre of Haarlem, with a very high density of addresses (5,664 per km²). It's a mix of ages, with many singles and couples. Residents appreciate the beauty of the area but note that social contacts have declined over the years. The neighbourhood has a lively, urban feel with restaurants and shops nearby.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The Veronica Jenaplanschool (primary) is just 55 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary) is 620 metres away. Other primary schools like Franciscus Xaveriusschool and De Talenten are also within a ten-minute walk.
You have five supermarkets within 600 metres: Jumbo (542 m), Vomar (551 m), Dekamarkt (579 m), Albert Heijn (595 m) and another Dekamarkt (598 m). All are within a five-minute walk, making daily shopping very convenient.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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