Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1936 apartment on Spaarnwouderstraat sits in the lively Burgwal neighbourhood, right in the old centre of Haarlem. With 51 m² and energy label B, it's a practical home for someone who wants to live in the middle of the city without a huge footprint. The asking price of €370,000 is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Haarlem.
Burgwal is the historic heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets, centuries-old buildings and a dense urban feel. The neighbourhood has 2,365 residents, mostly singles and couples, and a very high address density of 5,664 per km². Residents give it a 7.67 out of 10 based on five reviews. 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." The neighbourhood Burgwal is undeniably picturesque, but the public spaces could be tidier.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Veronica Jenaplanschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem for secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. A GP is on your doorstep, and the train station is 1.5 km away, a 15-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers all the cultural and shopping amenities you'd expect from a historic city.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including LAM makelaars. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Spaarnwouderstraat 88, 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 88, Haarlem
The asking price of €370,000 is 46% below the average neighbourhood asking price of €684,332, but the apartment is also smaller than average (51 m² vs 100 m²). The price per m² works out to about €7,255, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €7,260 per m². So the price is fair for the size and location.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, with a very high density of addresses and a mix of singles and couples. Residents rate it 7.67 out of 10, praising its beauty but noting that social contacts have decreased and that cleaning and greenery could be better. It's a lively, urban area with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km from the apartment, which is about a 15-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 15 minutes and other major cities easily.
The closest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 197 m, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 707 m away (a five-minute walk), and Jumbo is 821 m away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Veronica Jenaplanschool (356 m), Franciscus Xaveriusschool (400 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Kring (561 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 786 m away.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 22% of homes have label B, so this is a solid rating.
There are currently 44 homes for sale in Burgwal, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €3,500,000. The average asking price is €684,332, and the average size is 100 m². This apartment is smaller and cheaper than most.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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