A grand old apartment in the heart of Harlingen
This apartment on Voorstraat 4A sits in the middle of Harlingen's historic Binnenstad, where the streets hum with the comings and goings of a working harbour town. Built in 1899, the building carries over a century of character, and the home itself spans three floors with six rooms and three bedrooms. At €324,500, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price of €509,333 for homes in this neighbourhood, a difference of 36 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the Binnenstad is €3,861, while this home is listed at €2,897 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth seeing how this price compares with other [apartments in Harlingen].
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a spacious apartment with a living area of 112 square metres, though the BAG registration records 100 square metres. The home has six rooms in total, including three bedrooms, spread over three floors, with a volume of 414 cubic metres. It comes with a central heating boiler and is offered as freehold ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider. The property is situated in the centre of Harlingen, which means shops and amenities are close at hand. The listing does not state an energy label, so you will need to ask the agent for that detail if it matters to you.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents of the wider district of Harlingen, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice cosy safe neighbourhood," though they note there is "little nature and no forest." Another resident is more mixed, saying the area is "not very involved with each other, almost no contact," but acknowledges there are "enough schools and playgrounds" and that it is "safe enough, fortunately little happens here." A third resident mentions a neighbour who "hates everyone and every Saturday she gets booze and screams all night long," which is a reminder that community life can be uneven. The neighbourhood itself has 3,445 inhabitants, and a large share of them are older, with 35 percent aged 65 or over. For a sense of what the area is like day to day, you can read more about [the Binnenstad neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For primary education, basisschool Sint Michael is on your doorstep, and Openbare basisschool 't Wad is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Havenplein, is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Westerterp is similarly close. Public transport is well served: the bus stop at Harlingen, Veerbootterminal is on your doorstep, with lines 71, 99 and 197, and Harlingen Haven train station is a couple of streets away. The hospital, Frisius Medisch Centrum Harlingen, is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Harlingen], which offers a compact, walkable setting.
WOZ value and address data
This listing does not include a WOZ value, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does come with some area-level risk indications from public data sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas. Road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 25 dB and aircraft noise at 36 dB are both below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is common for a building from 1899 on clay soil, and the data notes that 11 percent of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium for both periods. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including 0517 Makelaars and a listing on Funda. The agent has not published an energy label, so that detail is missing from the public information.
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About Voorstraat 4A, Harlingen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Binnenstad?
The asking price of €324,500 is 36 percent below the average asking price of €509,333 for homes in this neighbourhood. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is €2,897, which is 25 percent lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,861 per square metre. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, though the home is smaller than the average, with 112 square metres of living space compared with the neighbourhood average of 164 square metres.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has six rooms, including three bedrooms, spread over three floors. The total volume is 414 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 112 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 square metres. The home is offered as freehold ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent. It comes with a central heating boiler, and the property is situated in the centre of Harlingen.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No, the listing does not include a WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property tax purposes, and it is not stated in the public listing for this home. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official municipal valuation. If you need this information, you would have to obtain it from the municipality directly, as it is not part of the agent's listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from area-level data for the year 2022 and 2023, and they are indications for the address, not a measurement taken inside the home. The actual noise you experience may vary depending on the time of day and the position of the rooms.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. The building dates from 1899 and sits on clay soil, which can mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100 percent of properties were built before 1970, and 11 percent of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Albert Heijn is 231 metres away, just around the corner. Aldi is 426 metres away, a couple of streets further, and Jumbo is 530 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Poiesz and PLUS are a bit further, at 1,179 and 1,215 metres respectively. With these options, you have a good choice for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
How close are schools to this home?
For primary education, basisschool Sint Michael is 233 metres away, on your doorstep, and Openbare basisschool 't Wad is 630 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is 828 metres away, and Maritieme Academie Harlingen is 952 metres away. There are also other schools within five kilometres, including IKC Prins Johan Friso at 1,926 metres. The neighbourhood has enough schools to cover different ages.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Harlingen, Veerbootterminal, 214 metres away, with bus lines 71, 99 and 197. There is also a stop at Harlingen, Havenplein at 246 metres with the same lines, and Harlingen, Steenhouwersstraat at 424 metres. The nearest train station is Harlingen Haven, 324 metres away. This gives you both bus and rail connections within a short walk of the apartment.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the wider district of Harlingen give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "nice cosy safe neighbourhood," while another notes that people are "not very involved with each other." The neighbourhood has 3,445 inhabitants, with a high proportion of older residents, 35 percent aged 65 or over. There are playgrounds and schools, and the area is described as safe enough, though some residents mention noise from neighbours.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this information, so it is missing from the public details. Without an energy label, you cannot assess the home's energy efficiency from the listing alone. If you are interested in the energy performance, you would need to ask the agent for this information, as it is not available in the current listing.
