Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 47 m² apartment on Spiegelstraat sits in the middle of the historic centre, where the streets hum with life. Built in 1850 and carrying a solid energy label B, it's a manageable home for someone who wants to live right where things happen. At €375,000, the asking price is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, a keen entry point for a apartments in Haarlem, though the floor area is 53% smaller than the typical 100 m² in the area.
The neighbourhood Burgwal is the historic core of Haarlem, with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings. 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 notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The area is densely urban (5,664 addresses per km²) and home to many singles, average household size is just 1.6. Most homes were built before 1945 (83%), and 43% are owner-occupied.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Vomar are a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Veronica Jenaplanschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool, are a couple of streets away, each within a five-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem keeps the city centre lively, with restaurants and a park or garden. The train station is 1.5 km away, a 15-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Rinze de Makelaar and appears on several channels, including Funda and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Spiegelstraat 29B, 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 Spiegelstraat 29B, Haarlem
The asking price is 45% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332), but the flat is also 53% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². At €7,980 per m², it is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €7,260 per m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with the market.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, with a very high density of addresses (5,664 per km²). It's a mix of old buildings and modern life, with many singles and small households. Residents appreciate the beauty of the area but note that social contacts are decreasing and that cleaning and greenery could be better.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km from the flat, which is about a 15-minute walk. The station offers connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 195 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 761 metres away, and Vomar is 830 metres, both about a ten-minute walk.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Veronica Jenaplanschool (331 m) and Franciscus Xaveriusschool (355 m). Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 820 metres away.
The flat has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In Burgwal, 22% of homes have label B, while 14.6% have A or A+.
There are currently 44 homes for sale in Burgwal, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €3,500,000. The median asking price is €549,000.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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