A 19th-century apartment on Zijlweg
This apartment on Zijlweg sits in the Garenkokerskwartier, a neighbourhood where the streets feel calm and the buildings carry a bit of history. Built in 1890, the home spans 93 m² and comes with an energy label C. At €2,150 per month, the rent sits below the neighbourhood average of €3,050, which makes it a keen option compared with other rentals in the area. For context, apartments in Haarlem typically command a range of prices, and this one is on the more accessible end.
The Garenkokerskwartier is a residential pocket with a mix of ages, from young families to older residents. About 42% of households are single-person, while 29% have children, giving the streets a varied, lived-in feel. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 76% of homes in the neighbourhood being bought rather than rented. One resident describes the area as quiet and green, with a strong sense of community. The Garenkokerskwartier neighbourhood is a place where daily life unfolds at a gentle pace.
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn on the corner is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is a five-minute walk, while IKC De Argonauten primary school is just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the GP practice is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Haarlem keeps the wider area well connected, with shops and schools within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through Van der Schaaf & Kooijmans Makelaars & Taxateurs and is also available via Funda, so you can find it through several channels.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Zijlweg 43A, Haarlem
Is €2,150 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,150 is below the average of €3,050 for rentals in the Garenkokerskwartier, and also under the median of €3,050. With 93 m², the price per square metre works out to about €23, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €29.83. Given the range of €2,600 to €3,500 for other rentals, this apartment is priced on the lower side.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A C label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its official energy performance rating.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The nearest Albert Heijn is 341 metres away, which is just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is 444 metres away. A Dekamarkt is 512 metres away, and a Jumbo is 601 metres away. For daily groceries, you have several options within a short walk.
What schools are nearby?
IKC De Argonauten primary school is 341 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 543 metres away. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 487 metres away. There are also other schools within a short distance, including Vrije School Kleverpark at 725 metres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
The Garenkokerskwartier has about 1,985 residents, with a mix of ages. Around 42% of households are single-person, while 29% have children and 29% are couples without children. The average household size is 2.0, and the area feels residential with a balanced community.
