Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Tweede Vooruitgangstraat sits in the heart of Haarlem's Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, a neighbourhood with a distinctly urban feel. At 136 m², it's a generous home for the area, and with an energy label C, it's reasonably efficient for a house built in 1908. The asking price of €695,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €468,500, but the home is also 64% larger than the typical 83 m² in the buurt. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a dense, lively part of Haarlem with a very strong urban character (over 5,000 addresses per km²). It's a mix of ages: many residents are between 25 and 45, and a third of households are singles. There are no resident reviews available for this buurt, but the figures show a young, active population. The neighbourhood Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is known for its pre-war housing stock and central location.
For groceries, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and there's another Dekamarkt a bit further. Primary schools are close by: the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is on your doorstep, and the Sint Bernardusschool is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Haarlem offers a wide range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Lighthouse Property Services B.V., Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Tweede Vooruitgangstraat 1, Haarlem
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
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About Tweede Vooruitgangstraat 1, Haarlem
The asking price is 48% above the neighbourhood average of €468,500, but this home is also 64% larger than the typical 83 m² in the buurt. The price per m² works out to about €5,110, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,264 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular with young adults and singles, and there's a mix of ages. The area has a residential feel with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Crime figures are moderate, with 143 total offences recorded.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Haarlem's central station offers connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
The closest supermarket is a Dekamarkt just 140 m away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. There's another Dekamarkt at 838 m, and an Albert Heijn and Vomar within about a kilometre.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is just 167 m away, and the Sint Bernardusschool is about 600 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1 km away.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. Compared to the neighbourhood, about 15% of homes have label C, while 33% have label A.
The house was built in 1908, so it's over a century old. It's a corner house with a plot of 85 m². The energy label C suggests some modernisation has been done, but you should expect the maintenance typical of a pre-war home.
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