A compact home in the heart of Haarlem
Nieuwstraat 1 sits in the Vijfhoek, a lively part of Haarlem's old centre where life happens on the street. This end-of-terrace house from 1890 is compact, with a living area of 37 m² according to the agent, and is priced at €325,000. That asking price is 59% below the neighbourhood average of €797,622. For context, the average asking price for end-of-terrace houses in Haarlem reflects a different segment of the market.
What the home offers
The agent describes a three-room layout with one bedroom and one bathroom spread over three floors, totalling 130 m³. The home has a central heating boiler. The plot size differs between sources: the BAG registration lists 16 m², while the agent states 38 m². The home is listed as being in the centre, and it has been on the market since 20 October 2026.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "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." Another adds: "I 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." A third resident mentions that pet waste is sometimes left at the doorstep. The neighbourhood has around 3,390 residents, and 57% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Dekamarkt just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Kraaij en Ensink, is just around the corner, and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem is a short walk. For schools, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and the Veronica Jenaplanschool is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is close: the bus stop Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft is just around the corner, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 300, 568, 569, N30 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this within its boundaries, as described on the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €321,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €238,000 to €321,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 2% of properties in this postcode area having an elevated pile-rot risk. Noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail 40 dB Lden, and from air traffic 40 dB Lden, all below the relevant norms. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Verkoopmakelaar Bas.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Nieuwstraat 1, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €325,000 is 59% below the average asking price in the Vijfhoek, which is €797,622. This is a precomputed comparison based on current listings in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 37 m², is €8,784. No judgement is made here about whether the price is high or low; the figures speak for themselves.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 130 m³. The living area is stated as 37 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration lists 38 m². The plot size also differs: the BAG lists 16 m², while the agent states 38 m². The home has a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €321,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 35%, from €238,000 in 2020 to €321,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is an indication, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 2% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built in 1890, which is before 1970, a period associated with higher foundation risk in some areas.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Dekamarkt just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Kraaij en Ensink, is just around the corner, and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem is a short walk. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and the Veronica Jenaplanschool is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft is just around the corner, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 300, 568, 569, N30 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk away. This makes it easy to get around without a car, though specific travel times and destinations are not stated.
What do residents say about living in the Vijfhoek?
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third notes that pet waste is sometimes left at the doorstep.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is a relatively low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The label does not indicate the structural condition of the home. The home was built in 1890, which is typical for this area, where 78.3% of homes were built before 1945.
