Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1893 end-of-terrace house on Vooruitgangstraat has a warm, historic feel with its 95 m² of living space and a 103 m² plot. The energy label E means heating costs will be higher than in more modern homes. At €495,000, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €468,500, which is in line with the premium for end-of-terrace houses in Haarlem, see end-of-terrace houses in Haarlem.
Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of young professionals and older residents. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 5,108 per km², so it feels bustling and lively. With 42% single-family homes and 40% owner-occupied, it attracts a diverse crowd. The area is well served by shops and public transport, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. For more on the area, see the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Dekamarkt, 128 metres away. For a bigger shop, there's another Dekamarkt 851 metres off, or Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is on your doorstep, and the Veronica Jenaplanschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are about a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Haarlem.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Hugtenburg & de Vries Makelaars en Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Vooruitgangstraat 1, Haarlem
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Vooruitgangstraat 1, Haarlem
The asking price of €495,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €468,500 and the median of €455,000. However, end-of-terrace houses often command a premium. The average price per m² in the area is €6,264, and this home's price per m² works out to about €5,211, which is below that average. So it's priced keenly for its type.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, only 25.9% of homes have a label D or lower. This means the home is less energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills. The house dates from 1893, so it likely has single glazing and limited insulation.
The train station is 1.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities.
Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a very urban area with a high density of 5,108 addresses per km². It has a mix of young adults (25-45 make up 34% of residents) and older people (18% are 65+). There are many singles (56% of households) and a fair number of families with children (27%). The area has a residential feel with shops and restaurants nearby.
With 95 m² of floor area, it likely has at least two or three, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The plot is 103 m², which suggests there is outdoor space, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is just 168 metres away, and the Veronica Jenaplanschool is 614 metres. There are several other primary schools within a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools are about 1 km away.
The neighbourhood recorded 143 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. It's always a good idea to check local crime maps for more detail.
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