Binnenstad, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 121 m² apartment on Zijlstraat sits in the heart of Haarlem's Binnenstad, a neighbourhood where the 18th-century facade hints at the building's 1780 origins. The listing does not state an energy label, so the home's efficiency is unknown. At €850,000, the price is 21% above the neighbourhood average of €704,313, which is on the high side, but the floor area is 25% larger than the typical 97 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
One resident describes the neighbourhood Binnenstad as a "Beautiful neighbourhood...shops nearby, bus connections nearby" and adds: "Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here." The area is densely built (5,966 addresses per km²) and home to mostly one-person households (1,105 out of 1,730 households). With 91% of homes built before 1945, the streets are lined with historic buildings. The mix of ages is broad, but the largest group is 25-45 year olds (1,455 residents).
For groceries, Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, while primary schools like Veronica Jenaplanschool and IKC De Argonauten are within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ideler makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Zijlstraat 100A, Haarlem
Excellent · 1 resident
Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here
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About Zijlstraat 100A, Haarlem
The asking price is 21% above the average asking price in Binnenstad (€704,313) and well above the median of €590,000. However, the 121 m² floor area is 25% larger than the neighbourhood average of 97 m², which partly explains the premium. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the historic setting.
Binnenstad is Haarlem's historic centre, very densely built with mostly pre-war housing. It scores a perfect 10 from one resident, who praises the cosy atmosphere, greenery and beautiful street lighting. The area has many one-person households and a lively mix of ages, with shops and bus connections nearby.
Haarlem's train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, Leiden and beyond.
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary school) is just 107 m away, a couple of minutes' walk. Primary schools within walking distance include Veronica Jenaplanschool (556 m) and IKC De Argonauten (664 m).
The agent has not provided an energy label in the listing. This is not uncommon for older buildings, but it means you cannot assess the home's energy efficiency from this page.
The listing describes it as an apartment, but no further layout details are given. The floor area is 121 m², and the building dates from 1780.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad