Vooruitgangstraat 173
Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem
AreaA pre-war apartment in Haarlem's Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
This apartment on Vooruitgangstraat 173 sits in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, a neighbourhood in Haarlem where the housing stock leans towards older buildings. The asking price of €499,000 is in line with the market, based on the neighbourhood average asking price. The home dates from 1901 and carries energy label C. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Haarlem sits at €468,500, with this home priced at €5,802 per square metre according to the agent's listing.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a five-room apartment spread over four floors, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed at 86 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 square metres. The property has a volume of 337 cubic metres. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing (HR+ or HR++), and is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.3, based on 74 reviews. One resident says: "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another resident, who has lived there for almost 30 years, describes a decline: "It used to be pleasant: clean, good contact with neighbours, etc. But due to the steady influx of Muslims, the neighbourhood is going downhill." A third simply calls it a "Nice neighbourhood." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,730 residents, with 53% living alone. The housing stock is mixed, with 41% of homes built before 1945. The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt neighbourhood is home to 1,456 dwellings, of which 41% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. A Dekamarkt supermarket is just around the corner, with a Vomar a couple of streets away. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool and Veronica Jenaplanschool are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk te Slaa, and the Teyler Apotheek pharmacy is nearby. Bus stops at Haarlem, Byzantiumstraat and Haarlem, Zomervaart are a short walk away, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 80 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. There are no risk indications recorded for this address.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Overspaern Makelaardij.
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About Vooruitgangstraat 173, Haarlem
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €499,000. This is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €468,500. The price per square metre is €5,802, based on the agent's listed living area of 86 square metres.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over four floors. The total volume is 337 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 86 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 square metres.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has energy label C. According to the agent, the property has roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing (HR+ or HR++), and is heated by a central heating boiler. Energy label C is a mid-range label, so heating costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient homes.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.3, based on 74 reviews. One resident describes it as a "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood," while another who has lived there for almost 30 years says the neighbourhood is "going downhill" due to litter and a lack of connection among residents. A third resident simply calls it a "Nice neighbourhood."
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
A Dekamarkt supermarket is approximately 355 metres away, just around the corner. Another Dekamarkt is about 598 metres away, and a Vomar is roughly 649 metres from the home. A SPAR express and a Jumbo are also within about 800 and 927 metres respectively.
What schools are close to this home?
The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is about 302 metres away, and the Veronica Jenaplanschool is approximately 341 metres away, both within a five-minute walk. The De Talenten school is about 573 metres away. For secondary education, the Scholengemeenschap Eerste Christelijk Lyceum is roughly 706 metres from the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Byzantiumstraat, about 281 metres away, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 80 and N80. Haarlem, Zomervaart and Haarlem, Nagtzaamplein stops are also close by, both served by line 2. Haarlem train station is approximately 1,284 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
How old is this apartment building?
The apartment dates from 1901, making it a pre-war building. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing ages, with 41% of homes built before 1945 and 31% built between 1990 and 2010. The home has energy label C.
