Binnenstad, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on a quiet street in Haarlem's historic centre has a cosy, lived-in feel. At €450,000, the asking price is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €704,313, though the 66 m² floor area is 32% smaller than the Binnenstad average. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
The Binnenstad is the beating heart of Haarlem, with a very high density of addresses (5,966 per km²). One resident describes it as 'cosy, lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here'. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many 25-45 year olds and a large share of single-person households. Most homes were built before 1945, and energy labels are mixed, about 29% are label C, like this one. Read more about the neighbourhood Binnenstad.
Daily errands are easy: a Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Veronica Jenaplanschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary) is also within walking distance. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact, walkable city centre with restaurants and a park nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Mooijekind Vleut Makelaars Haarlem and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Turfsteeg 2, Haarlem
Excellent · 1 resident
Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here
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About Turfsteeg 2, Haarlem
The asking price of €450,000 is 36% below the average asking price in Binnenstad (€704,313), but the apartment is also smaller than average at 66 m². The median price in the neighbourhood is €590,000, so this is on the lower end. Given the size and location, the price seems keen for a buyer who values a central spot over square metres.
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 Binnenstad, about 29% of homes have label C, while 39% have a lower label (D or worse).
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities.
Based on one review, a resident describes the neighbourhood as 'cosy, lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here'. The area has a mix of ages, with many young adults and singles, and a relatively small number of families with children.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The Veronica Jenaplanschool (primary) is 238 m away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary) is 418 m away. Other primary schools like Openbare Basisschool De Kring are also within a ten-minute walk.
A Jumbo supermarket is 357 m away, a Dekamarkt is 400 m, and an Albert Heijn is 539 m, all within a few minutes' walk. There are also many restaurants and a library nearby.
The neighbourhood recorded 398 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a city centre. However, the resident review mentions a 'cosy' atmosphere, and the area is popular with residents. It's always a good idea to check local crime maps for specific streets.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad

