A quiet spot in Haarlem's Garenkokerskwartier
This detached house on the Gaelstraat sits on a quiet road in the Garenkokerskwartier, a residential area within easy reach of Haarlem's centre. The listing does not state the property type or year of construction, so those details are missing. The asking price is €545,000, which is 38% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €872,462. For context, you can compare with other homes in Haarlem.
The home itself
According to the agent, this two-storey home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, with a volume of 314 m³. The living area is listed as 50 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 103 m². The home has an integrated garage and is offered in full ownership. The agent mentions secondary glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Garenkokerskwartier
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their area an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes the neighbourhood as having "much potential, but very much litter and little green," while another simply calls it "very nice and beautiful." A third, who has lived here for almost 30 years, notes a decline in pleasantness. The neighbourhood has around 1,985 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a fuller picture, you can read more about the Garenkokerskwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The pharmacy is on your doorstep, and the GP practice is just around the corner. Two Albert Heijn supermarkets are a couple of streets away, with a Dekamarkt a five-minute walk further. For schools, IKC De Argonauten is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk. Bus stops on the Ruychaverstraat and Hoofmanstraat, with lines 7, 8, 81 and 84, are just around the corner, and Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Haarlem. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 77% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970 and 8% showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including MakelaarsatWork | Qualis and Makelaars@Work.
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About Gaelstraat 66, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €545,000 is 38% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €872,462. The median asking price in the Garenkokerskwartier is also €545,000, so this home sits at the median. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 50 m², is €10,900, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,305 per m².
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a two-storey detached house with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. It has a volume of 314 m³ and includes an integrated garage. The agent lists the living area as 50 m², while the BAG registration records 103 m². The home is offered in full ownership and has secondary glazing and a central heating boiler.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the property type or year of construction. These fields were not published by the agent. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate. The living area is stated by the agent as 50 m², but the BAG registration gives 103 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The agent mentions secondary glazing and a central heating boiler, but the label itself does not indicate the condition of the construction. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data from the KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. In this postcode area, 77% of properties were built before 1970, and 8% have an elevated risk of pile rot. The soil type is sand. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications for the address, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are two Albert Heijn supermarkets within a few hundred metres, one at 391 metres and another at 406 metres. A Dekamarkt is at 559 metres, and another Dekamarkt at 619 metres. A fifth supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is at 621 metres. All are within a short walk from the home.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is IKC De Argonauten at 302 metres, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is at 526 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is at 592 metres, and Vrije School Kleverpark at 671 metres. A special primary school, Focus, is at 755 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Ruychaverstraat at 141 metres, with lines 7, 8, 81 and 84. Another stop, Haarlem, Hoofmanstraat, is at 212 metres with the same lines. Haarlem, Raaksbrug at 396 metres offers lines 250, 255, 340, 346 and 356. Haarlem train station is 869 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their area an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident mentions the neighbourhood has "much potential, but very much litter and little green," while another calls it "very nice and beautiful." A third resident, who has lived there for almost 30 years, notes a decline in pleasantness. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
