A pre-war terraced house in Haarlem
Marsstraat 37 is a terraced house from 1939, sitting on a quiet road in a residential area of Haarlem. The home has six rooms spread over three floors, with five bedrooms and one bathroom. The asking price is €675,000, and the price per square metre comes to €5,625 based on the agent's floor area. For context, [terraced houses in Haarlem]( /koopwoningen/haarlem/tussenwoningen/) are the property type on offer here.
The home itself
According to the agent, the living area is 120 m², while the BAG registration lists 125 m²; the plot is 136 m² in both. The house has a front garden and a rear garden of 53 m², with the rear garden facing northwest and accessible via the back alley. There is also a balcony. The home is largely double glazed, has a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The volume is 441 m³.
The Planetenbuurt neighbourhood
This part of Haarlem is home to about 1,770 people, and most of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes. Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident says: "Buurt met veel potentie, maar erg veel afval en weinig groen" (a neighbourhood with lots of potential, but a lot of litter and little greenery), while another calls it "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." A third resident, who has lived there for almost 30 years, describes a decline in recent years. The reviews reflect mixed experiences, so it is worth reading them in full. For more on the area, see [the Planetenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/planetenbuurt-haarlem/).
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. A GP practice is about a ten-minute walk away, and the nearest pharmacy is just around the corner. For groceries, Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn and Coop a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are within walking distance, including Openbare basisschool de Zonnewijzer on your doorstep. Bus line 2 stops at Haarlem, Anthony Fokkerlaan, a couple of streets away, and the nearest train station is Bloemendaal, a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers more context on the wider area, see [the municipality of Haarlem]( /gemeente/haarlem/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 is €722,000, and the asking price is 7% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €502,000 to €722,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 95% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970; 2% of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. The soil type is sand. For pluvial flooding, the indication is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland and Funda. The listing has been active since 13 November 2026.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Marsstraat 37, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €675,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €722,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 120 m², is €5,625. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €698,111.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 120 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 125 m². The plot is 136 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 53 m², with the rear garden facing northwest and accessible via the back alley. A balcony is also present.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with homes with higher labels. The agent notes that the home is largely double glazed and has a central heating boiler. The energy label is a general indication, not a detailed assessment of the home's insulation.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the home itself. The home was built in 1939, and 95% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. The soil type is sand.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
For pluvial flooding, the indication is medium, meaning that at heavy rain there is a moderate chance of water on the street. The current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a specific assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 526 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. Another Dekamarkt is at 626 metres, and Albert Heijn and Coop are both around 900 metres, a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 38 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are within walking distance?
Openbare basisschool de Zonnewijzer is the nearest primary school, at 155 metres, so it is on your doorstep. De Verbeelding is at 215 metres, and De Zaanenschool at 377 metres. There are also schools for secondary special education nearby, including Prof Dr Gunningschool at 204 metres and vso Daaf Geluk at 426 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Anthony Fokkerlaan, at 310 metres, served by bus line 2. There are also stops at Haarlem, Schoterhof (360 metres) and Haarlem, Meteorenstraat (470 metres), both on the same line. The nearest train station is Bloemendaal, at 980 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident mentions a neighbourhood with potential but also litter and little greenery, while another calls it very nice and beautiful. A long-term resident describes a decline over the years. The reviews reflect mixed experiences, so it is worth reading them in full.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €502,000 to €722,000. The value increased each year, with a slight dip in 2023 when it went from €652,000 to €639,000, before rising again to €688,000 in 2024 and €722,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.





