Weltevredenbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on the Rijksstraatweg in Haarlem's Weltevredenbuurt has a classic 1920s feel, with a generous 173 m² of living space and an A+ energy label, a rare combination in this area. The asking price of €1,065,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €587,000, but the size and efficiency set it apart. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Haarlem vary widely, and this one is notably spacious.
The Weltevredenbuurt is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war homes and modern families. Two residents describe it as "a peaceful area with lots of parks and good schools" and "convenient for the city centre but still feels like a village." The area has a high proportion of families (340 households with children) and a strong sense of community. Most homes are owner-occupied (52%), and the streets are lined with trees. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Weltevredenbuurt.
Your morning bread run is a 69-metre stroll to the Dekamarkt, and there's an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. For school runs, the Liduinaschool is just around the corner, and the Vrije School Kennemerland is a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice and a restaurant within a few minutes' walk. The municipality Haarlem keeps the area well-maintained, with parks and a library within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including INTO Real Estate Makelaars, Funda, Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland, and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Rijksstraatweg 74, Haarlem
Data from Weltevredenbuurt
Data from Weltevredenbuurt
40 within 5 km
86 within 5 km
About Rijksstraatweg 74, Haarlem
The asking price is well above the neighbourhood average of €587,000, but this home is also much larger than typical (173 m² vs 84 m²) and has an A+ energy label, which is exceptional for the area. The price per square metre works out to about €6,156, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,116 per m², so you are getting more space for your money.
The home has an A+ energy label, which is the highest rating and means very low energy costs. This is unusual for a 1920s house, in the Weltevredenbuurt, none of the current for-sale homes have A+ or even A or B labels. So you can expect excellent insulation and efficient heating.
The Weltevredenbuurt is a quiet, green area with many families and a village-like feel despite being close to Haarlem's centre. Residents appreciate the parks and good schools. The area has a low crime rate (64 total offences) and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes.
The Dekamarkt is just 69 metres away, so you can walk there in under a minute. There is also an Albert Heijn at 512 metres (about a five-minute walk) and a few other supermarkets within a kilometre.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. The Liduinaschool is 172 metres away, the Vrije School Kennemerland is 342 metres, and the Dr H Bavinckschool is 509 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1 km away.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Haarlem's main station offers direct connections to Amsterdam and other cities.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size is 179 m², which typically includes some outdoor space.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Weltevredenbuurt
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