Vijfhoek, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Doelstraat sits in the heart of Haarlem's Vijfhoek, a neighbourhood where life spills onto the street. With 140 m² of living space spread over three floors, it's a proper family home with high ceilings and original details from 1910. The price of €879,000 is 23% above the neighbourhood average of €712,176, which reflects the extra space and the corner position, it's on the high side, but you're paying for a home that stands out. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Haarlem vary widely, and this one is at the upper end.
Vijfhoek is one of Haarlem's oldest quarters, a tight grid of streets where everyone seems to know each other. One resident says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time." Another adds: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." The neighbourhood is densely populated, 5,770 addresses per km², and mostly consists of pre-war homes (86% built before 1945). It's a mix of young professionals and families, with many single-person households. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood Vijfhoek scores an 8.25 out of 10.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to Albert Heijn on the Grote Markt, and Jumbo and Ekoplaza are just around the corner. For school runs, Cruquiusschool (primary) is a five-minute walk away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary) is about the same distance. The municipality Haarlem has a compact centre, so everything from the library to the park is within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk, handy for commutes to Amsterdam or Leiden.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via BrinkBorgh Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Doelstraat 15, Haarlem
Very good · 3 residents
De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. Very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time. There isn't much nature unfortunately, but if you hop on your bike you'll soon reach a forest.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a very nice place to live. Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer. The parks are also very nice, I'm there quite often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep (which I can't do anything about) and it is never cleaned up.
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Data from Vijfhoek
47 within 5 km
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About Doelstraat 15, Haarlem
The asking price is 23% above the neighbourhood average of €712,176, but this home is also 28% larger than the typical Vijfhoek home (109 m²). Corner houses are rare in this area, and the central location adds value. Compared to recent sales in the neighbourhood (average €660,447), the price is on the high side, but the extra space and character justify a premium.
The home has energy label C. That's a decent score for a 1910 house, about 31% of homes in Vijfhoek have label C, while 33% have D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's worth noting that the home is not as efficient as a modern build.
Vijfhoek is extremely walkable. Supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo are within a couple of streets away, and restaurants are on your doorstep. Schools are a five-minute walk, and the park is a ten-minute stroll. The train station is 1.6 km away, about a fifteen-minute walk. Residents praise the cosy, friendly atmosphere, though some mention occasional noise from youngsters.
The plot is 62 m², but the listing does not specify a garden. Given that it's a corner house in a dense urban area, outdoor space is likely limited to a small courtyard or backyard.
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. With 140 m² over three floors, it could have three or four bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided.
The listing does not mention parking. Vijfhoek is a car-free-friendly area with narrow streets; most residents rely on street parking or a permit. The nearest public parking garage is likely a few minutes away, but you would need to check with the municipality.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vijfhoek
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