Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis listing does not state a property type or year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €985,550, the asking price is 44% above the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which is on the high side. For context, homes in Haarlem vary widely in price.
Burgwal is the historic heart of Haarlem, with a very high density of 5,664 addresses per km². One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another adds: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.67 out of 10. The neighbourhood Burgwal is home to many singles and couples, with few children.
For daily groceries, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Two primary schools are a couple of streets away: Franciscus Xaveriusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kring. The municipality Haarlem offers a wide range of amenities, with restaurants and a park within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via MRA Makelaars.
Details of this home
Biersteeg 10, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
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 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 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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48 within 5 km
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About Biersteeg 10, Haarlem
The asking price is 44% above the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332) and well above the median of €549,000. However, the home has an A+++ energy label, which is rare in the neighbourhood, only 15% of homes have A+ or better. Without knowing the property type or year of construction, it's hard to judge value precisely.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible. This means very low energy costs and a sustainable home. In Burgwal, only 15% of homes for sale have label A+ or better, so this is a standout feature.
Burgwal is the historic centre of Haarlem, very densely built with a mix of old buildings. Residents appreciate its beauty but note that social contacts have declined and cleanliness could be better. It's a lively area with many singles and couples, and few families with children.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Franciscus Xaveriusschool (437 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Kring (443 m). Secondary schools are about 1.1 km away.
MRA Makelaars has published only the street and price on Funda.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal