Homes for sale in Bakenes, Haarlem

House prices and market figures for Bakenes, Haarlem

The owner-occupied market in Bakenes is compact but pricey. Of the 1,329 homes in the neighbourhood, 40% are owner-occupied, while 60% are rented, a large proportion of which are via private landlords. This low owner-occupancy rate makes supply scarce, driving up prices. The average WOZ value is €533,000, well above the Haarlem average of €480,000 and also higher than the district average of Oude Stad (€510,000). This makes Bakenes one of the most expensive parts of the city.

Over the past twelve months, 26 owner-occupied homes changed hands, with an average sale price of €788,423. The range runs from €300,000 to €1,795,000, indicating that both compact apartments and spacious canal houses come onto the market. With an average surface area of 122 m², the price per square metre works out at around €6,460. The supply mainly consists of historic canal houses, upper-floor homes and smaller apartments in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century townhouses. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Bakenes, Haarlem

Bakenes is one of the oldest and most compact neighbourhoods of Haarlem, located in the heart of the historic city centre. The neighbourhood owes its name to the Bakenessergracht, one of the city's most picturesque canals, lined with narrow quays, stepped gables and small bridges. Living here means literally living in a living piece of city history. That has charm, but also consequences: homes are often narrow, have little or no outdoor space, and parking is a structural problem.

The buildings largely date from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Canal houses dominate, sometimes with a shop or studio on the ground floor. Many homes are split into upper and lower homes or apartments. Large gardens or garages are rare. Those who prioritise space and comfort over historic atmosphere would do better to look at neighbourhoods such as Haarlemmerhoutkwartier or Zijlwegkwartier, where homes are more spacious and prices slightly more accessible.

In terms of amenities, Bakenes is well provided for. The Grote Markt with its shops, restaurants and the Sint-Bavokerk is within walking distance. Daily groceries can be done at the Albert Heijn on the Gedempte Oudegracht or the Jumbo on the Kruisstraat. For green spaces, you can go to the Kenaupark, a few minutes' bike ride away, or the Haarlemmerhout, Haarlem's city park. Primary schools in the immediate vicinity include the Hildebrandschool and various other primary schools in the city centre. Secondary schools such as the Stedelijk Gymnasium and the Coornhert Lyceum are easily accessible.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores highly for cyclists and public transport users. Haarlem Station is about a ten-minute bike ride away, with direct connections to Amsterdam Centraal (about twenty minutes), Leiden and The Hague. Several bus routes run through or past the city centre. By car, it is more difficult: the city centre has many one-way streets and paid parking. The connection to the A9 towards Amsterdam or the A200 towards Schiphol is accessible via the Schipholweg, but that quickly takes twenty to thirty minutes during rush hour.

Residents particularly appreciate Bakenes for its unique atmosphere and central location. On the neighbourhood main page of Bakenes you can read what residents themselves write about their neighbourhood. One resident describes it as follows: "You live here right in the history of Haarlem, everything is accessible by bike and the neighbourhood has a village feel despite being in the city." Recurring criticisms are the parking problem, the sometimes narrow and dark homes, and the crowds of tourists in the summer season. Compared to neighbouring communities such as Vijfhoek or Heiliglanden, Bakenes has a slightly quieter character, but it is certainly not a quiet residential area.

Who is a home for sale in Bakenes interesting for?

Bakenes mainly attracts young professionals and dual-income couples between the ages of 25 and 45, which is also visible in the demographic figures: this group forms the largest age category. With an average purchase price of almost €790,000, buying in Bakenes is hardly feasible for first-time buyers without substantial equity or savings. Movers-up and people who consciously choose a historic city centre over living comfort are most at home here. Families with children who want to play outside are less suited to this streetscape. Those who are unsure whether buying is the right step now can also look at the rental homes in Bakenes as a more flexible alternative. Be prepared for overbidding: supply is limited and competition is fierce.

What residents say about Bakenes

Residents rate Bakenes predominantly positively, particularly on atmosphere, location and liveability. The neighbourhood scores well on proximity to amenities and historic appearance. Residents are less enthusiastic about parking and the limited space in the homes themselves. One resident writes: "The Bakenessergracht is unbeatable on nice days, but in winter you notice that the homes can be old and draughty." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the page of Bakenes, where scores per category are also displayed.

Comparing homes for sale in and around Bakenes

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find in this combination anywhere else. This allows you to compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Besides Bakenes, Binnenstad and Burgwal are popular alternatives within the same district. If you want to look more broadly, the overview of homes for sale in Haarlem provides a complete picture of what the municipality has to offer. More background information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Haarlem.