Geschiedschrijversbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Menno Simonszplein sits in a lively part of Haarlem, with an energy label A+++ that keeps running costs low. At €2,500 per month, the price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,312, but the high efficiency and modern comfort make it a fair deal. For context, the average rent for apartments in Haarlem sits around €27.60 per m², and this home comes in at €29.76 per m², a bit on the high side, but justified by the top energy performance.
The neighbourhood Geschiedschrijversbuurt is a compact, well-kept neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. Two residents give it an average 8.69 out of 10. One calls it "a nice and cosy neighbourhood" with "beautiful streets and parking by a church". Another says it's "super nice and has all amenities very close by." The area is densely built (3,709 addresses per km²) and very urban, so everything you need is within walking distance.
Your morning bread run is just 23 metres to Albert Heijn, literally on your doorstep. An Aldi is 49 metres away, and a Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal is a five-minute walk, and the International School Haarlem is just around the corner. The municipality Haarlem offers a rich mix of shops, restaurants and parks, with a park or garden 0.8 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Pinedo Makelaardij and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Menno Simonszplein 75, Haarlem
Very good · 2 residents
Nicely and cosily laid out with beautiful streets and parking by a church, a pleasant and cosy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's super nice and has all amenities very close by.
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About Menno Simonszplein 75, Haarlem
The asking rent of €2,500 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,312 and the median of €2,450. However, the apartment has an excellent energy label A+++, which means very low energy bills, and the price per m² (€29.76) is a bit higher than the neighbourhood average of €27.60. Given the efficiency and the central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a well-insulated home in this area.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or solar panels. Your heating and electricity costs will be very low compared to older homes. It's a major plus for both your wallet and the environment.
Albert Heijn is just 23 metres away, literally on your doorstep. An Aldi is 49 metres away, and a Dekamarkt is 452 metres away. So daily groceries are incredibly convenient, with multiple options within a few minutes' walk.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal (251 m), International School Haarlem (409 m), Cruquiusschool (466 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer (511 m). For secondary education, ECL (havo, atheneum en gymnasium) is 681 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 207 total crimes in the latest data, which for a very urban area with 2,530 residents is moderate. Residents describe it as "cosy" and "pleasant", and the high walkability and local amenities contribute to a safe, community feel.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. Haarlem's main station offers connections to Amsterdam, Leiden and beyond.
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