Homes for sale in Heiliglanden, Haarlem

House prices and market figures for Heiliglanden, Haarlem

The owner-occupied market in Heiliglanden is compact but pricey. Of the 899 homes in the neighbourhood, only 36% are owner-occupied, while 63% are in the rental sector. This limited owner-occupied segment makes supply scarce and competition among buyers noticeable. The average WOZ value is €474,000, which is slightly below the district average of the Oude Stad (€510,000) and also below the Haarlem municipal average (€480,000). That seems favourable, but the actual transaction prices tell a different story: over the past twelve months, 23 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €582,043. The range ran from €349,000 to €995,000, indicating that both smaller apartments and larger canal houses changed hands. With an average living area of 110 m², this works out at a price of around €5,290 per square metre. The supply consists mainly of upstairs flats, downstairs flats and smaller apartments in historic buildings. Detached houses are rare. At the top of this page, view the current listings and the most recent asking prices.

Living in Heiliglanden, Haarlem

Heiliglanden is one of the quietest corners of Haarlem's city centre, which is unusual for a neighbourhood so centrally located. The streets around the former Heilige Geesthofje and the Gasthuisvest have a closed, almost monastic character. Narrow alleys, historic almshouse facades and the proximity of the Nieuwe Gracht give the neighbourhood an atmosphere that clearly differs from the busier shopping streets further on. Anyone expecting it to be as lively here as in the Binnenstad or the Vijfhoek would be mistaken. Heiliglanden is quieter, more introverted and therefore popular with people who want the city but prefer not to have the hustle and bustle on their doorstep.

The homes mostly date from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, with occasional nineteenth-century infill. That means high ceilings, thick walls and plenty of character, but also narrow staircases, limited storage space and energy bills that can rise sharply without investment. Energy consumption in the neighbourhood is therefore relatively low for gas (910 m³ on average), which is partly explained by the compact housing types and the urban environment.

For daily shopping, you can walk in a few minutes to the Albert Heijn on the Gedempte Oudegracht or the Jumbo near the Kenaupark. The Kenaupark itself is the nearest green space for a short walk. Larger green areas such as the Haarlemmerhout are within cycling distance. Primary schools are available in the immediate vicinity of the city centre, including the schools on the Gasthuisstraat and in the adjacent Bakenes neighbourhood.

Accessibility is excellent. Haarlem Centraal is about a ten-minute walk away, putting you within twenty minutes of Amsterdam Centraal. Several bus routes run along the edge of the neighbourhood towards the station and other parts of the city. By bike, you can reach the centre and the Grote Markt in five minutes. Motorists should be aware of paid parking and narrow streets; a private parking space is a rarity in this neighbourhood and a significant added value when buying.

Residents appreciate the tranquillity, the beauty of the surroundings and the central location. One resident writes: "You live right in the city but in the evening you only hear the bells of the Bavo. That's truly unique for Haarlem." Criticism often focuses on parking pressure, the sometimes outdated condition of buildings and the limited supply of owner-occupied homes. Read more experiences and view the neighbourhood scores on the Heiliglanden neighbourhood page.

Does an owner-occupied home in Heiliglanden suit you as a buyer?

Heiliglanden mainly attracts people in their thirties and forties: the largest age group (25-45 years) numbers around 600 residents, and with 52% highly educated and an average income of €46,600, it is a neighbourhood of working urbanites. Single-person households dominate (520 of the 899 homes), which shows that the neighbourhood is less geared towards families with children. First-time buyers face a barrier here: with an average transaction price of €582,043 and limited supply, overbidding is more the rule than the exception. Homeowners moving up the ladder with equity from a previous home are in a stronger position. Seniors looking to downsize in a historic setting sometimes find what they are looking for here. Those who are flexible can also look at rental homes in Heiliglanden as an interim solution.

What residents say about Heiliglanden

Residents generally rate Heiliglanden positively, with high scores for atmosphere, location and safety. Areas for improvement concern parking and the limited play space for children. One reviewer sums it up succinctly: "The neighbourhood has a character you won't find anywhere else in Haarlem. Historic, quiet and yet within walking distance of everything." View all reviews, sub-scores per category and the overall score on the Heiliglanden overview page.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Heiliglanden

Buurtje.nl bundles current housing listings from more than 1,500 sources and adds neighbourhood data and resident reviews that you won't find on other platforms. Want to compare? Then also check out the listings in the Stationsbuurt or the Burgwal for a different character within the same district. Those looking to search more broadly can visit the page for owner-occupied homes in Oude Stad or the overview of all owner-occupied homes in Haarlem. More about the municipality can be found on the Haarlem page and on the official website of the municipality of Haarlem.