Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zomerkade sits in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, a bustling part of Haarlem. Built in 2008, it has an A energy label, so it's efficient and well-insulated. At €395,000, the asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €468,500, which makes it a keen entry point for a home here. Compared to other apartments in Haarlem, this one is priced to move.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war and modern housing. It's home to around 2,745 people, many living alone or in couples, and the streets have a lively, city feel. With an address density of over 5,000 per km², it's one of the busiest parts of Haarlem. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a young, active population. For more context, see the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Veronica Jenaplanschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool, both a few minutes' walk. For secondary education, the Eerste Christelijk Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with Haarlem's main train station about 1.8 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Haarlem.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Wietse Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Zomerkade 23, Haarlem
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
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About Zomerkade 23, Haarlem
The asking price of €395,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, which is €468,500. However, this apartment is also smaller than average at 55 m², compared to the neighbourhood average of 83 m². So the price per square metre is actually higher than the neighbourhood average. It's a market-rate price for a modern, energy-efficient home in a central location.
This apartment has an energy label A, which means it's very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label A, so this is a good score.
Haarlem's main train station is 1.8 km from the apartment, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. From there, you can reach Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, just 465 metres away, so it's a five-minute walk. There's also a Vomar at 525 metres and an Albert Heijn at 817 metres. You have several options for daily shopping.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Veronica Jenaplanschool (256 m), Franciscus Xaveriusschool (436 m), and De Talenten (551 m). For secondary education, the Eerste Christelijk Lyceum is 746 m away.
The neighbourhood recorded 143 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt has a young population, with many people aged 25-45. About 55% of households are single-person, and there are relatively few families with children. It's a vibrant, urban area with a high density of amenities.
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