Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 94 m² apartment on Spaarnwouderstraat sits in the heart of the Oude Stad, where the streets hum with history and daily life. At €575,000, the asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Haarlem.
Burgwal is the historic core of Haarlem, with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings. One 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 scores 7.67 out of 10. The area is densely urban with over 5,600 addresses per km², and most homes were built before 1945. Many residents live alone, and incomes vary. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Burgwal.
For groceries, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is a five-minute walk, and the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is also within easy reach. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact city centre with restaurants and a park within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Rinze de Makelaar and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Spaarnwouderstraat 46ZW, 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 Spaarnwouderstraat 46ZW, Haarlem
The asking price is 16% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332) and close to the median of €549,000. Given the 94 m² floor area and energy label D, it is priced keenly compared to other listings in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is D. In Burgwal, 22% of homes have label D or lower, while 51% score A to C. Label D means moderate efficiency, so heating costs are something to expect, though not extreme.
Residents appreciate the historic beauty but note declining social contacts and issues with cleanliness and greenery. The area is very urban with many singles and a mix of incomes. It scores 7.67 out of 10 from five reviews.
Dekamarkt is 334 metres away, Albert Heijn 632 metres, and Jumbo 686 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily shopping easy.
The train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle.
Primary schools include Veronica Jenaplanschool (237 m) and Franciscus Xaveriusschool (505 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 669 m away.
There are 44 homes for sale in Burgwal, with an average asking price of €684,332 and a median of €549,000. The average price per m² is €7,260.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal