Spaarne 98
Binnenstad, Haarlem
AreaA grand canal house in the heart of Haarlem
This imposing end-of-terrace townhouse sits right on the Spaarne, one of Haarlem's most atmospheric waterways. With the city centre, shops and restaurants just around the corner, you are in the middle of the historic Binnenstad. The asking price of €1,110,000 is on the high side compared to other [apartments in Haarlem], sitting roughly 50% above the average asking price of €740,118 in the neighbourhood.
A home with generous proportions
Built in 1880, this is a true townhouse with ten rooms, eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 214 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 255 m². The home has a rear garden with a west-facing orientation, accessible via the back alley. It is freehold, heated by gas fires, and sits directly on the water with a free view. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents of the Oude Stad district, where this home is located, give their surroundings an average score of 8.1 based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood...shops nearby, bus connections nearby." Another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The area is very strongly urban, with a high density of addresses. Around 82.5% of homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945, and the average household size is 1.6 people. This is [the Binnenstad neighbourhood], a lively and historic part of the city.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Jumbo is a couple of streets away, with the Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn also within a ten-minute walk. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Kraaij en Ensink and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem are both on your doorstep. Bus stop Turfmarkt, with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, is just around the corner, and Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within [the municipality of Haarlem].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €1,061,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 444%, from €195,000 to €1,061,000. As for address-level risk indications: road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via multiple channels
At the time of writing, the home is offered via four channels, including Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-Noord and Bosch&Duyn 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 98, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €1,061,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,110,000 is 5% above that value. The WOZ value has risen sharply in recent years, from €195,000 in 2020 to €1,061,000 in 2025, an increase of 444%.
What is the layout of this home?
The agent describes this as a townhouse with ten rooms, eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms across three floors. The living area is listed as 214 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 255 m². There is a rear garden with a west-facing orientation, accessible via the back alley. The home is freehold and heated by gas fires.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1880, and the agent notes it is heated by gas fires. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. The home was built before 1970, and in this postcode area 80% of properties date from before that year. About 5% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the 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 measurements taken at this specific home.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is a couple of streets away, with the Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn also within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Kraaij en Ensink and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem are both on your doorstep. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Turfmarkt is just around the corner, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk away. The area is very strongly urban with a high density of addresses, so many amenities are within easy reach.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the Oude Stad district give their surroundings an average score of 8.1 based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood...shops nearby, bus connections nearby." Another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." These reviews describe the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €5,187, based on the agent's listed living area of 214 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,945. The home's living area is 98% larger than the neighbourhood average of 108 m², which explains the higher total price.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
