Homes for sale in Medanbuurt, Haarlem

House prices and market figures for Medanbuurt, Haarlem

Medanbuurt is a buyer-dominated neighbourhood: 78% of the housing stock is privately owned, giving the area a stable, owner-occupied character. The average WOZ value is €443,000, noticeably lower than the average in the wider Indischewijk (€477,000) and the Haarlem average of €480,000. This makes Medanbuurt relatively affordable within the municipality, although transaction prices over the past year tell a different story.

In the past twelve months, 18 owner-occupied homes changed hands, with an average selling price of €496,111. The range runs from €285,000 to €925,000, indicating that both starter homes and larger family homes come onto the market. With an average living area of 85 m², the price per square metre works out at around €5,840. House prices in Medanbuurt thus exceed the WOZ value, a sign that the market is active and buyers are willing to pay a premium. Check the current overview at the top of this page for the latest asking prices, selling times and available supply of homes for sale in Haarlem.

Living in Medanbuurt, Haarlem

Medanbuurt is part of the Indischewijk, a neighbourhood named after the former Dutch colony. The streets are named after places on Java and surrounding islands, giving the area a recognisable, historically charged identity that you won't quickly forget. The buildings largely date from the 1920s and 1930s: closed building blocks with porch flats, upstairs flats and a few terraced houses. The facades are often of red brick with characteristic detailing, giving the streets a certain warmth that more modern neighbourhoods lack.

In terms of atmosphere, Medanbuurt is urban but not busy. It is a neighbourhood where people know their neighbours, where children play outside and where the cargo bike is a familiar sight. The largest age group consists of 25- to 45-year-olds, and the proportion of households with children is strikingly high. You notice this in the neighbourhood itself: there are several primary schools within cycling distance, including schools in the immediate vicinity of the Indischewijk. For daily shopping, Cronjéstraat is the place to go, with a Jumbo and various specialist shops. Larger supermarkets and the more extensive shopping offer of the city centre can be reached within ten minutes.

Green space is present but not abundant. Frederikspark is within cycling distance and offers space for a walk or an afternoon outdoors. Within the neighbourhood itself, the streets are narrow and the gardens modest, but that is part of the urban character. Parking, as in many Haarlem neighbourhoods within the ring road, is a point of attention. The area largely falls within a parking regulation zone, so a permit is usually necessary.

Accessibility is good. Haarlem Station is about a ten-minute bike ride away, from where you can be at Amsterdam Centraal in twenty minutes. Several bus routes run through or past the neighbourhood, and the connection to the A9 is quickly reached via the Western Ring Road. Cyclists are in their element: the city centre is reachable in five minutes, and surrounding neighbourhoods such as Nieuw-Guineabuurt and Weltevredenbuurt are right next door.

Residents appreciate the human scale of the neighbourhood and the mix of tranquillity and urbanity. On the main neighbourhood page of Medanbuurt you will find all resident reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident describes it as follows: "It feels like a real neighbourhood, not anonymous. You know your neighbours, the children play in the street and yet you are in the city centre in no time." Recurring criticisms are the limited green space directly on the street and the parking pressure. Compared to Molukkenbuurt or Soendabuurt, the character is similar, but Medanbuurt has slightly more family households and a slightly lower price level than the neighbourhood average of the Indischewijk.

Is a home in Medanbuurt right for you?

Medanbuurt mainly appeals to young families and movers who want to live in an urban setting without the hustle and bustle and prices of the city centre. The proportion of highly educated people (41%) and the high labour participation rate (75%) reflect a neighbourhood with economically active residents. Starters can enter here, but must take into account an average selling price of almost €500,000 and a market where overbidding is not unusual. Supply is limited: on average, only one and a half to two homes are sold per month. Those who want to remain flexible can also look at rental homes in Medanbuurt as an alternative or stepping stone. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Haarlem.

What residents say about Medanbuurt

Residents generally give Medanbuurt positive reviews, particularly in terms of social cohesion, location and the mix of quiet and urban living. Scores on safety and amenities are solid, although the neighbourhood scores slightly lower on green space and parking. One resident writes: "Nice neighbourhood to raise children, good schools nearby and the atmosphere is pleasant and involved." See all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the Medanbuurt page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Medanbuurt

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find anywhere else. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. In addition to Medanbuurt, Nieuw-Guineabuurt and Weltevredenbuurt are interesting alternatives within the same district. Those who want a broader search area can also look at Haarlemmerhoutkwartier or Oude Stad. For a complete overview of all available homes in the city, see the supply of homes for sale in Haarlem.