Generaalsbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Bloemfonteinstraat sits in Haarlem's Generaalsbuurt, a neighbourhood where every street tells a story. With 87 m² of living space and a 76 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home from 1910. The energy label E means heating costs will be noticeable, but the price of €550,000 is in line with the market, similar homes in Haarlem sell for around €499,999, and this one is a corner property, which often commands a premium. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Haarlem tend to be sought after.
Generaalsbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 4,100 addresses per km², you're never far from a shop or a café. Most homes were built before 1945, giving the area a classic Haarlem feel. The population is young: nearly half are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (580 one-person households). There are no resident reviews available, but the figures speak for themselves: it's a vibrant, central part of town. Learn more about the neighbourhood Generaalsbuurt.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar is a five-minute walk away. Schools are close too: Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is a couple of streets away, and Liduinaschool is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. Haarlem's train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality Haarlem offers all the city amenities you'd expect.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Mooijekind Vleut Makelaars Haarlem.
Details of this home
Bloemfonteinstraat 4, Haarlem
Data from Generaalsbuurt
Data from Generaalsbuurt
47 within 5 km
97 within 5 km
About Bloemfonteinstraat 4, Haarlem
The asking price of €550,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €497,231 and the median of €499,999. However, this is a corner house (hoekwoning), which typically commands a premium. Given that similar homes in the area sell for around €498,347 on average, the price is in line with the market for this property type.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, about 43% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war house.
Generaalsbuurt is very popular among young adults: nearly half of the residents are between 25 and 45, and there are many one-person households. The area is densely built with shops, restaurants, and a park within walking distance. It's an urban, lively environment.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is just around the corner (243 m), and Liduinaschool is about a ten-minute walk (621 m). For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is about 583 m away.
Haarlem train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot size is 76 m², but that includes the footprint of the house. There is no information about outdoor space in the listing.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Generaalsbuurt