Spaarne 79B
Burgwal, Haarlem
AreaA historic apartment on the Spaarne
This apartment sits in the Burgwal, the old heart of Haarlem, where the streets have centuries of character and the Spaarne river runs through it all. It is a lively, historic part of town, with the Grote Markt and the Frans Hals Museum within easy reach. The asking price of €545,000 is in line with the market, sitting 22% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €696,550. For context, that average is based on the apartments in Haarlem currently on the market.
Inside the home
Built in 1885, this apartment occupies the second floor of a classic Haarlem building. The agent describes it as a 4-room home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 2 floors, with a volume of 255 m³. There is a discrepancy in the floor area: the BAG registration records 96 m² of living space, while the agent's listing states 68 m². The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
The Burgwal neighbourhood
Residents who have lived here for decades still speak warmly of the area. One resident, here since 1992, says it remains a beautiful neighbourhood, though social contacts are decreasing. Another, a 33-year resident, still walks around proudly at how beautiful it is, but notes that connections have deteriorated in recent years, partly due to greater differences between rich and poor. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 7.67. Around 58% of households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.6. This is the Burgwal neighbourhood in short.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with Vomar, Jumbo and Dekamarkt all within a five-minute walk. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk te Slaa, is just around the corner, with Apotheek Centraal Haarlem nearby. Bus stop Haarlem, Turfmarkt is on your doorstep with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, and Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this falls within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. As an area-level indication, the foundation risk for this address is elevated, given the building dates from before 1970 and 68% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. Road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below their standards. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is medium, all as area-level indications.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via LAM makelaars.
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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 79B, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Burgwal?
The asking price of €545,000 is 22% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €696,550, which puts it in line with the market according to the precomputed comparison. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,223, while this home is listed at €8,015 per m² based on the agent's stated floor area of 68 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a 4-room apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 2 floors, located on the second floor. The total volume is 255 m³. There is a difference in the stated living area: the BAG registration records 96 m², while the agent's listing states 68 m². Both figures are given without further explanation.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only its energy performance. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. This is because the building dates from 1885, before 1970, and 68% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 6% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile rot risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 40 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not a measurement inside the home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Vomar, Jumbo and Dekamarkt are all within about 550 to 570 metres, so groceries are a five-minute walk away. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is just 42 metres from the door, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is about 630 metres away. Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Haarlem, Turfmarkt is 84 metres away, with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The stop Haarlem, Kampersingel is also nearby with lines 3, 80 and N80.
What do residents say about living in the Burgwal?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.67 based on five reviews. One resident who has lived here since 1992 says it is still a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing. Another long-term resident mentions the same trend, noting greater differences between rich and poor. The reviews are positive about the area's beauty but mention that social connections have weakened.
Why is the floor area different between the BAG registration and the agent?
The BAG registration records a living area of 96 m², while the agent's listing states 68 m². The listing does not explain why these two figures differ. Both are presented here as they appear in the respective sources, without choosing one as correct. The price per m² of €8,015 is calculated on the agent's stated area of 68 m².
