Bakenes, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Ridderstraat sits in the heart of Haarlem's old centre, where the streets hum with café life and the smell of fresh bread. At 453 m², it is a rare find, the average terraced house in the neighbourhood is 121 m². The price of €1,795,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €803,520, reflecting the exceptional size and an A+ energy label, which only 7% of homes in the area achieve. For context, terraced houses in Haarlem vary widely, but this one stands out.
Bakenes is the historic core of Haarlem, with narrow streets, canals and monumental buildings. It is densely populated, 5,666 addresses per km², and mostly consists of apartments (73%). The area is lively, with many singles (38% of households) and a mix of ages. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a high proportion of pre-war homes (91%) and a strong urban feel. The Bakenes neighbourhood is known for its central location and historic character.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, and there are several other supermarkets within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Kring is a couple of streets away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and restaurants are on your doorstep. It is a neighbourhood where you can leave the car behind.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via JRS makelaars Haarlem.
Details of this home
Ridderstraat 29, Haarlem
Data from Bakenes
Data from Bakenes
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Ridderstraat 29, Haarlem
The asking price is 123% above the neighbourhood average of €803,520, but this home is exceptional: 453 m² of living space versus the average 121 m², and it has an A+ energy label. The price per m² works out at about €3,960, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,204 per m². So while the total price is high, the size and efficiency make it competitive for what you get.
At 453 m², this terraced house is 274% larger than the neighbourhood average of 121 m². Most homes in Bakenes are apartments (73%), so a house of this size is rare. The plot of 270 m² is also generous for the city centre.
The home has an A+ energy label, which is very efficient. Only 7% of homes for sale in Bakenes have A+, while 38% have A. This means lower heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to older homes in the area, 91% of which were built before 1945.
Haarlem train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 15 minutes and other cities easily.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Kring is 360 m away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 406 m away. Other primary schools like IKC De Argonauten and Veronica Jenaplanschool are also within a ten-minute walk.
The CBS data records 460 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita rate or breakdown, it is hard to judge. Bakenes is a busy city-centre area, so some noise and petty crime are typical, but it is generally considered a desirable place to live.
Sold homes in the neighbourhood spent an average of 34 days on the market, which is fairly quick. This suggests demand is healthy, though each property is unique.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bakenes
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