Generaalsbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1906 studio on Generaal Bothastraat is a piece of Haarlem's history. With 30 m² of living space, it's a compact home in a neighbourhood that's very much in demand. The asking price of €585,000 is 18% above the neighbourhood average of €497,231, which is partly explained by the small floor area, 60% smaller than the average 75 m² in the area. For context, studios in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Generaalsbuurt is a densely urban area with over 4,000 addresses per km². It's a young neighbourhood: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (580 single-person households). The housing stock is a mix of pre-war buildings (all built before 1945) and a 45% share of single-family homes. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel, is a five-minute walk, while the Liduinaschool is a bit further. The municipality Haarlem offers plenty of amenities, with a restaurant just a couple of streets away and a park within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Companyon Makelaars.
Details of this home
Generaal Bothastraat 127, Haarlem
Data from Generaalsbuurt
Data from Generaalsbuurt
47 within 5 km
98 within 5 km
About Generaal Bothastraat 127, Haarlem
The asking price is 18% above the neighbourhood average of €497,231. However, the average home in the Generaalsbuurt is 75 m², while this studio is only 30 m². The price per m² works out at €19,500, which is significantly higher than the neighbourhood average of €7,305 per m². So the price is on the high side, partly because of the small size.
The Generaalsbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young adults and singles, with nearly half of residents aged 25-45. The housing stock is entirely pre-war, giving the area a historic character. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood has a residential feel with shops and restaurants nearby.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes it reasonably convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities.
The closest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 286 metres away, a couple of streets from your doorstep. Vomar is 658 metres away, and Aldi and Dekamarkt are within a 10-minute walk. So daily shopping is very convenient.
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel, 302 metres away. Other options include Liduinaschool (621 m) and Basisschool de Werkschuit (711 m). For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is 563 metres away, and the average distance to secondary schools is 1.7 km.
Energy label E means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war property.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Generaalsbuurt
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