Homes for sale in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem

House prices and market figures for Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem

The owner-occupied market in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is compact but active. Of the more than 1,455 homes in the neighbourhood, 40% are owner-occupied, the rest are rental properties, a large proportion of which are owned by housing associations (43%). This means the owner-occupied segment is relatively limited, which makes competition for available homes noticeable.

The average WOZ value is €397,000. That is lower than the average for the Amsterdamsewijk (€405,000) and clearly below the Haarlem average of €480,000. For buyers who want to live in Haarlem but find the price of more popular neighbourhoods too high, this can be an advantage.

In the past twelve months, 27 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €509,444. Sale prices ranged from €365,000 to €785,000, with an average living area of 95 m². That works out at a price of approximately €5,363 per m². The properties are predominantly porch flats, upper-floor apartments and smaller single-family homes from the early twentieth century. Current asking prices and selling times can be found at the top of this page, which is updated daily.

Living in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem

Oude Amsterdamsebuurt lies in the east of Haarlem, bordering the main roads towards Amsterdam. The neighbourhood has a distinctly urban character without the tourist bustle of the city centre. Streets such as Amsterdamsevaart and the surrounding side streets give the area a recognisable grid of pre-war buildings: brick porch flats, narrow terraced houses with small front gardens and here and there a building with a shop on the ground floor. The construction period largely spans from the 1920s to the 1950s.

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and couples. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (930 residents), and the proportion of single-person households is notably high at 810. Families are also present, but less dominant than in surrounding neighbourhoods. The average income level of €35,300 is slightly below the district average of €39,000 and clearly below the Haarlem average, making the neighbourhood more accessible for first-time buyers and people buying a home in Haarlem for the first time.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is reasonably self-sufficient. On Amsterdamsevaart and Oudeweg you will find small neighbourhood supermarkets and specialist shops. For a full supermarket offering, you can cycle to Marsmanplein or Haarlem city centre within ten minutes. Primary schools in the immediate vicinity serve the families living there, and Reinaldapark is within cycling distance for those seeking green space. Sports clubs and a swimming pool are accessible in the wider Amsterdamsewijk.

Accessibility is one of the neighbourhood's strongest points. Haarlem station is about ten minutes away by bike, with direct connections to Amsterdam Centraal (approximately 20 minutes), Leiden and The Hague. Connexxion bus routes run along Amsterdamsevaart towards the centre and station. By car, the A9 is quickly reachable via Oudeweg, making the neighbourhood attractive for commuters.

Residents appreciate the central location and the peace the neighbourhood still offers despite its proximity to busy roads. On the neighbourhood main page of Oude Amsterdamsebuurt you can read all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "You live here close to everything without feeling like you're in the centre. The neighbourhood is quiet, neighbours know each other and the connection to Amsterdam is ideal." Criticisms often relate to parking pressure and the limited green space directly in the streets themselves.

Compared to sister neighbourhoods such as Potgieterbuurt and Cremerbuurt, Oude Amsterdamsebuurt has a slightly rougher urban profile, with more social housing in the mix. Van Zeggelenbuurt is similar in character but has a different offering. Those wanting more information about the wider area can find it on the page about owner-occupied homes in Amsterdamsewijk.

Who is a home for sale in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt interesting for?

The neighbourhood mainly appeals to first-time buyers and young dual-income couples who want to combine buying a home in Haarlem with a good connection to Amsterdam. The entry price from €365,000 is more realistic than in neighbourhoods such as Oude Stad or Haarlemmerhoutkwartier. But be honest with yourself: the supply is limited (27 sales in a year), which means you need to act quickly and may end up paying above the asking price. Families looking for plenty of green space and room will find that less obvious in this neighbourhood. Those not yet sure about buying can also look at rental properties in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt as an intermediate step.

What residents say about Oude Amsterdamsebuurt

Residents rate Oude Amsterdamsebuurt positively on average, with relatively high scores for accessibility and location relative to the rest of Haarlem. They are less enthusiastic about parking convenience and the availability of green space directly in the streets. One resident sums it up succinctly: "Ideal spot if you commute to Amsterdam but still want to live in Haarlem. Parking is a hassle though." All scores per category and the full list of reviews can be found on the neighbourhood page of Oude Amsterdamsebuurt.

Compare homes for sale in and around Oude Amsterdamsebuurt

On Buurtje.nl you will find homes for sale in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt combined with resident reviews, neighbourhood data and market statistics, compiled from more than 1,500 sources. This allows you to assess the supply in the context of the neighbourhood itself. Also compare the supply in the Amsterdamsewijk as a whole, view all homes for sale in Haarlem or explore adjacent districts such as Zijlwegkwartier and Houtvaartkwartier. More information about living and amenities in the municipality can be found on the website of Haarlem municipality.