Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Glasblazersstraat sits in the old heart of Haarlem, where the streets are narrow and the buildings full of character. With 95 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a practical home that doesn't waste heat. The asking price of €575,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, making it a keen option compared to other semi-detached houses in Haarlem.
Burgwal is a dense, historic part of the Oude Stad with a very strong urban feel (5,664 addresses per km²). Residents have lived here for decades and still praise its beauty. 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 a 7.67 out of 10. The area is mostly pre-war housing (83%) and has a mix of singles and families, with average incomes around the city norm. Learn more about neighbourhood Burgwal.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools are within a couple of streets: Openbare Basisschool De Kring and Franciscus Xaveriusschool. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. A GP and a child daycare are both on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem keeps the city centre lively with restaurants and a library nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Mooijekind Vleut Makelaars and appears on several channels including Funda and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Glasblazersstraat 4, 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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Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
101 within 5 km
About Glasblazersstraat 4, Haarlem
The asking price of €575,000 is 16% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332) and close to the median sold price of €549,000. Given the 95 m² floor area and energy label B, the price is keen compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
Burgwal is a historic, densely built part of Haarlem's old centre. Residents appreciate its beauty and character, though some note that social contacts have decreased over the years. The area has a mix of singles and families, with many pre-war homes. It scores 7.67 out of 10 from resident reviews.
The train station is 1.5 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam or other cities without a car.
Dekamarkt is just around the corner (273 m), and Albert Heijn is about 678 m away, a five-minute walk. There's also an AH to go and an Aldi within a kilometre.
Two primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kring (348 m) and Franciscus Xaveriusschool (531 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 856 m away.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In Burgwal, 22% of homes have label B, so this is in line with the neighbourhood.
There are 44 homes for sale in Burgwal, with an average price of €684,332 and an average floor area of 100 m². This home is priced below that average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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