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Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Spaarnwouderstraat sits in the historic heart of Haarlem, with its old façades and lively streets. At 49 m² it's compact, but the energy label C means it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €350,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, partly because of the smaller size, it's 51% smaller than the typical Burgwal home. For context, that's a keen price compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Burgwal is the oldest part of Haarlem, with narrow streets and a mix of shops and cafés. It's densely populated, over 5,600 addresses per km², and most homes are pre-war. Residents appreciate the beauty: one says it's a "Beautiful neighbourhood" and another calls it a "Lovely little neighbourhood". But social contacts have declined, and some note that "cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired". Based on three reviews, it's a place with character but not without its rough edges. That's the Burgwal neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For daily shopping, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby: Veronica Jenaplanschool is a couple of streets away, and Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants is on your doorstep. All this falls within the municipality of Haarlem.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Huizenstede Makelaars. The details reflect the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Spaarnwouderstraat 50A, 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 Spaarnwouderstraat 50A, Haarlem
The asking price of €350,000 is 49% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332), but the apartment is also 51% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². Given the compact size and central location, the price per m² works out at around €7,143, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €7,260 per m². So it's in line with the market for a small apartment in this area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In Burgwal, about 27% of homes have label C, while 22% have label D or lower, so this is a typical rating for the area.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, about a fifteen-minute walk.
Burgwal has a mix of ages, with many young adults (25-45) and a significant number of over-65s. Most households are single-person (around 815 out of 1,440 households). Residents describe the neighbourhood as beautiful but note that social contacts have decreased over the years. It's a lively, historic area with a strong sense of place.
Yes, Dekamarkt is just 328 metres away (a couple of streets), and Albert Heijn is 637 metres (a five-minute walk). Jumbo and Vomar are also within a ten-minute walk. So daily groceries are very convenient.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Veronica Jenaplanschool (241 m), Franciscus Xaveriusschool (499 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Kring (592 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 675 m away. All are well-regarded.
The neighbourhood recorded 159 total crimes in the latest data, which for a dense urban area is moderate. Residents in reviews didn't mention safety as a concern, focusing more on cleanliness and social cohesion. As with any city centre, it's worth being aware of your surroundings.
The price is below the neighbourhood average, but the apartment is also smaller than typical. In the past year, 96 homes sold in Burgwal with an average selling price of €515,261 and an average time on market of 42 days. That suggests a reasonably active market. However, investment decisions depend on your personal circumstances and should not be based solely on this data.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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