De Goede Hoop, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1932 apartment on Transvaalstraat sits in the heart of the Transvaalwijk, a neighbourhood with a distinctly urban feel. At 56 m² it's compact, but with energy label B it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €315,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €495,444, which makes it a keen option for a first home or a city pied-à-terre. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
De Goede Hoop is densely built and very lively, with over 3,600 addresses per km². The population is young, the largest group is 25 to 45 years old, and many households are single-person. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a mix of pre-war housing (93% built before 1945), a high proportion of rentals (44%), and a relatively high crime rate (101 incidents). The neighbourhood De Goede Hoop is well placed for daily life, with shops and parks close by.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner and Vomar is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is a five-minute walk, and Liduinaschool is about ten minutes away. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers a full range of amenities, from restaurants to libraries.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Rinze de Makelaar and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Transvaalstraat 4A, Haarlem
Data from De Goede Hoop
Data from De Goede Hoop
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About Transvaalstraat 4A, Haarlem
The asking price is 36% below the average asking price in De Goede Hoop (€495,444), but the apartment is also 38% smaller than the neighbourhood average (90 m²). Given the compact size and good energy label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small flat in this area.
De Goede Hoop is a very urban area with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. It's densely built, with many pre-war apartments and a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes. There are plenty of shops and parks nearby, but the crime rate is higher than average.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in around 15 minutes and other cities easily.
Albert Heijn is 458 m away, Vomar is 484 m, and Aldi is 606 m. All are within a short walk, so daily shopping is convenient.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good for a pre-war building. It means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower.
The floor area is 56 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
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