Homes for sale in Oude Stad, Haarlem
View the current supply of homes for sale in Oude Stad, Haarlem. Compare prices, check neighbourhood scores and read what residents think of this district.
What does a home cost in the Oude Stad of Haarlem?
The Oude Stad is the historic heart of Haarlem and you can see that in the prices. The average purchase price over the past year was €641,794, well above the Haarlem average. The range is wide: from around €200,000 for a compact apartment to €2,585,000 for the most sought-after canal houses. The WOZ value, at €510,000, is also higher than the municipal average of €480,000. Only 41% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the rest is rental, a large proportion of which (47%) is with private landlords. The supply consists mainly of apartments in monumental buildings and upper-floor homes along the canals. Single-family homes are scarce. Check the overview at the top of this page for the current supply and the average asking price at this moment.
Living in Oude Stad: canals, cosiness and city bustle
Living in Oude Stad means living between the Grote Markt, the Bakenessergracht and the Spaarne. You literally live in the centre, with all the advantages and disadvantages that entails. Residents on Buurtje.nl give the neighbourhood an 8.1 out of 10, with notably high scores for safety (8.9), accessibility (8.7) and education (8.7). Resident Sannie Jager sums it up succinctly: "Cosy, lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be allowed to live here." Julian Slobbe, a resident of the Vijfhoek, emphasises that everything is within walking distance: "All shops and restaurants are around the corner." At the same time, long-term residents are honest about the downsides. Pia Houtkamp has lived there for 33 years and notes that social cohesion is declining: "Connection and social contacts have deteriorated in recent years, partly due to greater differences between rich and poor." On the neighbourhood page of Oude Stad you can read all the reviews and ratings.
In terms of amenities, you lack little. On the Grote Houtstraat and Barteljorisstraat you will find all the chains and specialist shops, and the Hema, Albert Heijn and DekaMarkt are within walking distance. For children, there are primary schools such as the Nicolaasschool and the Dreefschool. The Stedelijk Gymnasium and the International School are nearby. Culturally, there is the Stadsbibliotheek, the Teylers Museum and the Grote or Sint-Bavokerk. Sports clubs are less directly in the neighbourhood itself, but swimming pool De Planeet and the sports facilities in the Haarlemmerhoutkwartier are within cycling distance. Green space scores the lowest with a 7.2, and that is correct. Truly large parks are lacking. The Haarlemmerhout is just outside the neighbourhood and the Kenaupark is compact but pleasant. As resident T. Braaksma notes: "It remains a city, so green space and housing always remain a bit rubbish, but yes, where don't you have that in the Netherlands."
Accessibility is excellent. Haarlem Station is in the Stationsbuurt, a five-minute walk from the Binnenstad. Trains to Amsterdam Centraal run every ten minutes and you are there in a quarter of an hour. Bus lines depart from Stationsplein towards Bloemendaal, IJmuiden and Schiphol. The A200 and A9 are reachable by car in five to ten minutes. Parking is a point of attention: permits are expensive and spaces scarce, especially in the Burgwal and Bakenes. More information about parking permits can be found on the website of the municipality of Haarlem.
Which buyers is the Oude Stad suitable for?
Buying an apartment in Oude Stad is particularly interesting for singles and couples without children. The largest group of residents is 25 to 45 years old and more than half of households are single-person. With an average income of €50,200 and purchase prices well above that level, it is difficult for first-time buyers without equity to get in. Movers with their own capital will find characteristic properties here that retain their value well. Take into account additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs, and possibly a renovation budget for monumental buildings. Is buying in Oude Stad too pricey? Then check out the rental homes in Oude Stad as an alternative, or look at more affordable neighbourhoods such as the Zijlwegkwartier.
Finding a home to buy in the Oude Stad
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only choose a house but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Compare the Oude Stad with nearby neighbourhoods such as the Houtvaartkwartier or Duinwijk, or view the full overview of homes for sale in Haarlem.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Oude Stad, Haarlem?
The average purchase price in Oude Stad over the past year was €641,794. Prices vary widely: from around €200,000 for a small apartment to €2,585,000 for large canal houses. The average floor area of sold homes is 94 m².
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Oude Stad?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax (for non-first-time buyers), notary costs, valuation costs, and possibly advisory fees for a mortgage. For monumental buildings in Oude Stad, there are sometimes additional renovation costs because you must comply with monument protection regulations.
What type of homes can I buy in Oude Stad?
The supply mainly consists of apartments in historic buildings, upper-floor homes, and a limited number of canal houses. Single-family homes are scarce. The average WOZ value is €510,000, higher than the Haarlem average of €480,000.
How is the accessibility if I buy a home in Oude Stad?
Haarlem station is within walking distance and offers a train to Amsterdam Central every ten minutes (about 15 minutes). Buses run towards Bloemendaal, IJmuiden, and Schiphol. The A200 and A9 are reachable by car in five to ten minutes. Parking is difficult and expensive in this neighbourhood.
Is buying an apartment in Oude Stad suitable for families?
Oude Stad is especially popular among singles and couples. More than half of households are single-person and the largest age group is 25-45 years. There are good primary schools nearby, but homes average 94 m² and large gardens are lacking. Families with children often also look at more spacious neighbourhoods in Haarlem.
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for a short while due to homelessness, but it's a nice and busy neighbourhood to live in, always something going on and always something to do. It's still a city so greenery and housing always remain a bit rubbish, but well, where in the Netherlands don't you have that?
Auto-translated to English by AIDe vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. Very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time. There isn't much nature unfortunately, but if you hop on your bike you'll soon reach a forest.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
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