Homes for sale in Garenkokerskwartier, Haarlem

House prices and market figures for Garenkokerskwartier, Haarlem

The owner-occupied market in Garenkokerskwartier is strong. Of the 962 homes in the neighbourhood, 74% are owner-occupied, indicating that this is an owner-occupied district with a stable resident composition. The average WOZ value is €640,000, well above the average for the Zijlwegkwartier district (€539,000) and significantly above the Haarlem average of €480,000. That difference says something about the quality and location of the housing stock here.

In the past twelve months, 21 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €571,857. The range ran from €249,000 to €1,185,000, showing that both compact apartments and spacious ground-level homes change hands. With an average living area of 105 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €5,446. For current asking prices and the current time on market, we refer to the property listings at the top of this page. Rental properties are scarce: only 2% is owned by housing associations, 24% is in the hands of private landlords. Those who want to live in Garenkokerskwartier generally buy.

Living in Garenkokerskwartier, Haarlem

Garenkokerskwartier is located in the southwestern part of Haarlem, wedged between the Leidsevaart and the railway line towards Leiden. The name refers to the city's textile history, and the buildings also breathe that period: many homes date from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with characteristic brick facades, raised ground floors and narrow front gardens. In between are terraced houses from the 1950s and 1960s, and in a few places newer apartment complexes. It is a mixed streetscape, but never messy.

The neighbourhood feels quiet without being boring. Streets like the Garenkokersstraat and the area around the Leidsevaart are popular with walkers and cyclists. Frederikspark, within cycling distance, offers greenery for those who want to forget the city for a while. Closer to home, there are smaller parks and the quay along the canal, which is lively in the summer months. Supermarkets, a bakery and a few local shops are within walking distance, but for a larger range of shops you head towards the Grote Houtstraat or the centre, which is about a ten-minute bike ride away.

Accessibility is one of the strong points of Garenkokerskwartier. Haarlem Station can be reached by bike in five to ten minutes, with direct connections to Amsterdam Centraal (about twenty minutes), Leiden and Schiphol. Several bus routes run through or past the neighbourhood. For motorists, the connection to the N208 and via the Schipholweg to the A9 and A4 is well organised. Parking on the streets themselves sometimes requires patience, especially in the evenings.

The residents are predominantly highly educated (64%) and have an average income of €54,100, clearly above the Haarlem average of €42,900. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, but young families and thirty-somethings also live here. Single-person households are the most common household type. You see that mix in practice: there are quiet streets, but also families with children on the pavement. Residents appreciate the location, the atmosphere and the accessibility. One resident describes it as follows: "Garenkokerskwartier has something familiar. You know your neighbours, but it's not a village. You cycle to the centre in ten minutes and yet it's quiet here in the evenings." Residents are sometimes less enthusiastic about parking pressure and the congestion on through roads during rush hour. Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Garenkokerskwartier, where the scores per category are also listed.

For those who want to compare the neighbourhood with the immediate surroundings: Leidsebuurt-west and Leidsebuurt-oost are adjacent and have a similar character, although the prices per neighbourhood are noticeably different. Hasselaersbuurt is more compact and slightly more urban in nature. Together they form the owner-occupied segment within the Zijlwegkwartier, a district that as a whole already scores above the Haarlem average, but where Garenkokerskwartier stands out in terms of WOZ value.

Who is a home for sale in Garenkokerskwartier interesting for?

The neighbourhood mainly attracts movers and established dual-income couples who consciously choose a quiet, well-connected district with character. The high average price of nearly €572,000 makes it difficult for first-time buyers to enter, although occasionally apartments can be found under €300,000. Expect overbidding in the popular segments: supply is limited and demand is structurally high. Seniors who want to trade space for convenience can also find ground-floor apartments here, albeit scarce. Those who want flexibility can also look at rental properties in Garenkokerskwartier as an intermediate solution, although supply is limited. For a broader picture of the Haarlem market, the page homes for sale in Haarlem is a good starting point.

What residents say about Garenkokerskwartier

Residents rate the neighbourhood positively, particularly in terms of location, accessibility and the quiet living environment. Lower scores are given for parking facilities and the range of shops directly in the neighbourhood. One resident writes: "Nice neighbourhood to grow up in. Safe, green enough and you're so close to the centre or the station." All reviews, including scores per category such as safety, greenery and amenities, can be read on the neighbourhood overview page.

Compare homes for sale in Garenkokerskwartier with the neighbourhood

Buurtje.nl bundles listings 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 way you can not only filter by price or size, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you before planning a viewing. Compare Garenkokerskwartier with adjacent neighbourhoods such as Leidsebuurt-west or districts elsewhere in the city such as Haarlemmerhoutkwartier and Duinwijk. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of Haarlem municipality.