Bosch en Vaart, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zandvoorter Allee sits in a quiet, green corner of Haarlem, with the forest just a couple of streets away. At 91 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the 1967 build gives it a solid, no-nonsense feel. The asking price of €385,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average of €894,133, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Haarlem tend to command higher prices per square metre.
Bosch en Vaart is a neighbourhood that blends urban energy with nature. With an address density of 2,481, it's strongly urban, yet the park and forest are on your doorstep. Two residents have shared their thoughts: one calls it "Lively but anonymous", lots of young people, plenty of amenities, but people move often and don't really know their neighbours' neighbours. The other says it's "Cool", everything close, a nice forest, not much hassle. The area is popular with families and older residents alike, and most homes are owner-occupied. This is the Bosch en Vaart neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. The Coornhert Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away, while Bosch en Hovenschool primary school is a five-minute walk. There are several other schools nearby, so the school run is short. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and the train station is a 1.8 km walk, about 20 minutes. All this falls within the municipality of Haarlem, known for its historic centre and green surroundings.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Barnsteen Makelaars en Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Zandvoorter Allee 262, Haarlem
Very good · 2 residents
By lively I mean that there are many hip young people living here and there are many amenities and infrastructure in the neighbourhood, but it is anonymous because people don't really know each other. You live there and know your neighbours, but you don't really know your neighbours' neighbours. Many people move often.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything close to a nice forest, not much hassle
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45 within 5 km
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About Zandvoorter Allee 262, Haarlem
The asking price of €385,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average of €894,133, but the apartment is also 39% smaller than the average home in Bosch en Vaart (91 m² vs 148 m²). Given the compact size and energy label D, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller flat in this desirable area.
Bosch en Vaart is a lively, green neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. Residents describe it as 'cool' and 'lively but anonymous', lots of young people, good amenities, and easy access to the forest. It's a mix of families and older residents, with most homes owner-occupied. The park and forest are just a couple of streets away.
The train station is 1.8 km from the apartment, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. It's a reasonable distance for commuting to Haarlem city centre or further afield.
Ekoplaza is just around the corner (376 m), and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk (747 m). Vomar is also within walking distance (760 m). For daily groceries, you're well covered.
The Coornhert Lyceum secondary school is a couple of streets away (153 m), and Bosch en Hovenschool primary school is a five-minute walk (413 m). Several other primary and secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk, making the school run easy.
The energy label is D, which is average for a 1967 apartment. It means heating costs will be moderate, not as efficient as modern builds, but not as high as older, uninsulated homes. You may want to consider improvements over time.
There are currently 15 apartments for sale in Bosch en Vaart, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €3,100,000. The average price per square metre is €5,954, so this apartment at €4,231/m² is below the neighbourhood average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bosch en Vaart
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