A 1930s apartment in De Goede Hoop
This apartment on Transvaalstraat 22 sits in De Goede Hoop, a neighbourhood in Haarlem's Transvaalwijk district. Built in 1932, it's a piece of the area's pre-war housing stock, and it comes with an energy label D. The asking price of €325,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €482,800, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Haarlem.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a single floor, covering 71 m² of living space. The BAG registration records 61 m², so the two sources differ on the floor area. The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, and the volume comes to 243 m³.
Life in De Goede Hoop
Residents across the De Goede Hoop neighbourhood give their living environment an average of 7.3 out of 10, based on 74 reviews. One resident describes it as "very nice and beautiful", while another, who has lived here for almost 30 years, says the neighbourhood has changed over time and mentions litter and a lack of green space. A third resident notes there are no shops in the neighbourhood itself, but the Amsterdamstraat is five minutes away and the city centre ten. The neighbourhood counts around 2,590 inhabitants, and 53% of households are single-person.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Vomar and Aldi a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is on your doorstep, and Huisartsenpraktijk Schoterpoort, Praktijk Sikkel is a five-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Haarlem, Waarderbrug, is on your doorstep and served by line 14, while Haarlem, Julianapark offers lines 3, 73, 244, 385, 568, 569, N30 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of the municipality of Haarlem is well served by these connections.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 61 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and 22% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is also medium, with flood risk currently low and remaining low in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Overspaern Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Transvaalstraat 22, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €325,000 is 33% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €482,800. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is 15% below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is described as keen, which means it is on the low side compared with what other homes in De Goede Hoop are being asked for.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, and the total volume is 243 m³.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home does have double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, which are stated in the listing. No further energy details are provided.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the building's pre-1970 construction date and the fact that 22% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this particular home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at 411 m, followed by Vomar at 490 m and Aldi at 607 m. Dekamarkt is at 767 m and AH to go at 1037 m. All are within easy walking distance, so daily grocery shopping is well covered from this address.
What schools are near Transvaalstraat 22?
Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is the nearest primary school at 237 m, with 249 pupils. Vrije School Kennemerland is at 633 m and Liduinaschool at 662 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is De Schelp at 607 m, a special secondary school. The nearest secondary school for regular education is 1.9 km away.
How is public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Waarderbrug at 120 m, served by line 14. Haarlem, Paul Krugerkade at 360 m also has line 14, and Haarlem, Julianapark at 504 m offers lines 3, 73, 244, 385, 568, 569, N30 and N80. Haarlem train station is 1.1 km away, so both bus and rail connections are within reach.
What do residents say about living in De Goede Hoop?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average of 7.3 out of 10, based on 74 reviews. One resident calls it "very nice and beautiful", while another notes it is quiet, good for children and close to the city and roads to Amsterdam, but mentions litter and little green space. A third resident, who has lived there for almost 30 years, says the neighbourhood has changed and describes an unpleasant atmosphere.
