A historic apartment on Turfsteeg
This apartment on Turfsteeg sits in the middle of Haarlem's Binnenstad, a part of town where the streets feel alive with history. The building dates from 1800, so you are living in a piece of the city's past, with an A+ energy label to keep things efficient. At €2,000 per month, the rent sat about 13% below the neighbourhood average of €2,296, which put it on the keen side for the area. For context, apartments in Haarlem typically go for a bit more. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
One resident describes the Binnenstad neighbourhood as a beautiful neighbourhood with shops and bus connections nearby, adding that it is cosy, with lots of greenery and beautiful street lighting, and great to be able to live here. That single review gives a warm picture of daily life here. The area is home to around 3,435 people, with a high share of single-person households, so the vibe tends towards independent living. It is a compact, walkable part of Haarlem, where the canal-side charm is part of the everyday.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away and several Albert Heijns within a ten-minute walk. School runs are easy too, with the Veronica Jenaplanschool just around the corner and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem a short stroll off. The train station is about 1.2 km away, so getting out of the city is straightforward. The municipality of Haarlem keeps the centre well served with amenities, making this a practical spot for everyday living.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Raek Makelaars B.V. and other portals.
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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.
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About Turfsteeg 7B, Haarlem
Was €2,000 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €2,000 per month, this apartment was priced about 13% below the average rent in the Binnenstad, which sat at €2,296. The median rent in the neighbourhood was €2,250, so this home came in under both figures. Given the 74 m² floor area and the central location, the rent looked in line with what the area commands, if not slightly on the keen side.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient label a home can receive. This means the property is registered as highly energy-efficient in the official EP-Online system.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The closest supermarket is a Jumbo at 384 metres, which is just a short walk away. A Dekamarkt is at 424 metres, and there are several Albert Heijn stores within 543 to 597 metres. For daily groceries, you have plenty of options within a comfortable walking distance, so you will not need to plan far ahead for a loaf of bread or a pint of milk.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Veronica Jenaplanschool, a primary school, is just 216 metres away, making it a very short walk for younger children. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is at 436 metres. Several other primary schools, including Openbare Basisschool De Kring and Franciscus Xaveriusschool, are within 745 to 792 metres, so there are solid options for families.
How far is the train station from this home?
The train station is approximately 1.2 km from the apartment. That is a walk of around fifteen minutes, or a quick cycle if you prefer. It gives you a straightforward connection out of Haarlem for commuting or day trips, without the station being so close that you hear the trains from home.
What kind of neighbourhood is the Binnenstad?
The Binnenstad is Haarlem's historic centre, with a population of about 3,435. A large share of households are single-person, at 58%, and the average household size is 1.6, so it leans towards a mix of young professionals and older residents. One resident calls it cosy with lots of greenery and beautiful street lighting, and notes the convenience of shops and bus connections nearby.
