A semi-detached house in Haarlem's Leidsebuurt-west
This semi-detached house on Leidsestraat 152 sits in the Leidsebuurt-west neighbourhood, part of the Zijlwegkwartier district in Haarlem. Built in 1890, it's a piece of the city's 19th-century housing stock, with a classic end-of-terrace layout. The asking price of €475,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €589,500, which puts it on the keen side compared to the local market. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,177, and this home is listed at €6,786 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at semi-detached houses in Haarlem, this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
According to the agent, this home has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 261 m³. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 m²; the plot is 63 m² in both sources. There's a rear garden of 8 m², accessible via the back, and a roof terrace. The property is freehold, has roof insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs, though the roof insulation may help keep them in check.
Leidsebuurt-west
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident notes the area has "much potential, but very much social housing" and mentions "too much litter on the street, little greenery," while another simply calls it "very nice and beautiful." A third, who has lived there for almost 30 years, says it "used to be pleasant" but feels it's "going downhill." These are municipal-level views, so they reflect Haarlem as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood. The neighbourhood itself has 2,685 residents, and about 66% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Leidsebuurt-west neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Aldi is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with a Dekamarkt a five-minute walk. For schools, the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Klinkhamer BV is similarly close. Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, Westergracht, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Overveen, about a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €476,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price is virtually equal to that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €343,000 to €476,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise load from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, above the norm, and from rail traffic 57 dB Lden, also above the norm; industry noise is 54 dB Lden, above the norm, while aircraft noise at 39 dB Lden is not. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with the home built before 1970 and 10% of properties in the area having an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050, with heat stress medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hertog Makelaars Haarlem B.V. and their listing on Funda.
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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.
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About Leidsestraat 152, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €476,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price closely tracks the municipal valuation, so there's little gap between what the seller asks and what the municipality considers the property worth. The WOZ value has risen 39% over the past five years, from €343,000 in 2020 to €476,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a total volume of 261 m³. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 m². There's a rear garden of 8 m², accessible via the back, and a roof terrace. The property is freehold, so you own the land and the building outright.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has roof insulation, which may help reduce heat loss through the roof, but the label D suggests there's room for improvement in overall energy efficiency. The exact costs will depend on your usage and energy prices, but label D typically means bills are neither very low nor very high.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1890, before 1970, and in this postcode area, 10% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The soil type is sand. This information comes from sources like KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas, and it's meant to give you a general sense of the area's foundation conditions.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address has noise loads above the norm for road traffic (52 dB Lden), rail traffic (57 dB Lden), and industry (54 dB Lden), based on 2022-2024 data. Aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, which is not above the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. If noise is a concern, you might want to consider how these levels affect your comfort, though the actual experience can vary.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Aldi is just around the corner at 222 metres, an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 235 metres, and a Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk at 333 metres. Further out, there are two more Albert Heijn locations at 822 and 838 metres. This gives you plenty of options for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal, a five-minute walk away at 297 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a ten-minute walk at 400 metres, and there are other options like Focus (special primary education) at 467 metres and the Cruquiusschool at 521 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 km away, and a childcare centre is 0.5 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, Westergracht, just around the corner at 207 metres, and also at Haarlem, de Ruijterweg at 232 metres. The nearest train station is Overveen, about a ten-minute walk at 1,452 metres. This gives you both local bus connections and rail access, though the train station is a bit further out. The bus line 14 provides a direct link within Haarlem, and the station connects to the wider rail network.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident notes the area has "much potential, but very much social housing" and mentions "too much litter on the street, little greenery," while another calls it "very nice and beautiful." A third, who has lived there for almost 30 years, says it "used to be pleasant" but feels it's "going downhill." These are municipal-level views, so they reflect Haarlem as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €6,786, based on the agent's floor area of 70 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €6,177, so this home is priced above that average. However, the total asking price of €475,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €589,500, because the home is smaller than the average (70 m² vs 98 m²). This means you're paying more per square metre but less overall.
