A compact apartment on Wilhelminastraat
This rental apartment on Wilhelminastraat sits in the heart of Haarlem's Vijfhoek, a corner of the old town where life spills out onto the streets. The listing does not state a year of construction, so the rest of this page focuses on the home's location and the neighbourhood rather than the building's history. At 60 m², the floor area is a third smaller than the neighbourhood average of 90 m², and the rent of €2,950 sits above the average of €2,670 for rentals here. For context, that's in line with the higher end of what this area commands, especially given the compact size. If you're weighing up options, it's worth comparing with other apartments in Haarlem.
Life in the Vijfhoek
The Vijfhoek neighbourhood is a tight-knit pocket of Haarlem, and the three reviews paint a picture of a place where people know each other. One resident says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another notes: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third mentions the occasional nuisance from youngsters and dog mess, but overall the scores are high, averaging 8.25 out of 10. The area is mostly singles, with 57% of households being one-person, and a good share of residents in their 25s to 45s. It's a busy, sociable spot rather than a leafy suburb, and the lack of green is a common thread in the reviews.
Daily life on the street
For daily errands, the Vijfhoek has you covered. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt and a Jumbo a couple of streets away, so picking up bread or groceries is a quick trip. Schools are close too: the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is just beyond that. The train station is 1.6 km away, a manageable walk or short cycle. The municipality of Haarlem as a whole offers a dense urban setting, and this street puts you right in the middle of it.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including B2 Makelaars and other platforms. The agent has not published the year of construction, so that detail remains unstated.
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About Wilhelminastraat 1, Haarlem
Is €2,950 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,950 is above the average of €2,670 for rentals in the Vijfhoek, and the floor area of 60 m² is a third smaller than the neighbourhood average of 90 m². That puts the price per square metre at around €49, which is higher than the average of €31.70. It's a premium for the location and the compact size, so it sits on the high side of the local market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. That means the home is officially registered as having a very good energy performance, so you can expect relatively low heating costs compared to less efficient labels. The label is an official registration and says nothing about the specific installations or construction, but it's a strong indicator of efficiency.
How big is this apartment?
The floor area is 60 m², which is compact for the Vijfhoek, where the average rental is 90 m². The listing does not state the number of rooms, so the layout is not specified.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe the Vijfhoek as a pleasant, sociable place where people know each other. One review says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions the convenience of having shops and restaurants close by, and the water for paddleboarding in summer. The average review score is 8.25 out of 10, though one resident notes occasional dog mess and noise from youngsters.
How close are the shops and schools?
The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is 143 metres away, with a Dekamarkt at 238 metres and a Jumbo at 267 metres. For schools, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 321 metres away, and the Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 329 metres. The train station is 1.6 km away.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
B2 Makelaars has published only the street and price on the listing. Other details like the number of rooms are also not provided by the agent.
