Generaalsbuurt, Haarlem
This studio on Generaal Bothastraat sits in a bustling part of Haarlem, where the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and the city hums around you. At 30 m² it is a compact home, and the asking price of €269,000 is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €497,231, a keen entry point into the market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €7,305, and this studio is one of the smaller options. If you are looking for a foothold in Haarlem, it is worth comparing with other studios in Haarlem.
The Generaalsbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45. Many live alone, 580 one-person households out of 1,030 homes, and the area has a lively, transient feel. The neighbourhood has no resident reviews on, so impressions come from the data: a high address density (4,143 addresses per km²) and a mix of rented and owned homes (56% owner-occupied). It is a place where you are never far from the next coffee shop or corner store. For more on the area, see the Generaalsbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is compact and convenient. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Vomar and Aldi a couple of streets away. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is a five-minute walk, and the Willem van Oranjeschool is a bit further. The neighbourhood has a high concentration of amenities, a restaurant is on your doorstep, and a park or garden is a couple of streets away. Haarlem's centre is a ten-minute walk, and the train station is 1.3 km away. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Haarlem.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including, Funda and Pararius. The agent has published the full specs, floor area, year built and energy label, so you have a clear picture of what is on offer.
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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.
About Generaal Bothastraat 59A, Haarlem
The asking price of €269,000 is 46% below the average asking price in the Generaalsbuurt (€497,231). However, this studio is also much smaller than the neighbourhood average (30 m² vs 75 m²). The price per m² works out to about €8,967, which is above the neighbourhood average of €7,305 per m². So while the total price is low, you are paying a premium for the compact size.
Energy label C is a mid-range label. It means the home is reasonably efficient, but not top-tier. In the Generaalsbuurt, 14.3% of homes have label C, while 42.9% have label D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, Leiden and other cities.
The neighbourhood has a young, urban profile. Nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45, and there are many single-person households (580 out of 1,030 homes). Families with children make up about 270 households. It is a dynamic area with a high turnover of residents.
Yes, a park or public garden is 400 m away, a couple of streets from the home. It is a small green space for a quick break.
There are 13 homes for sale in the Generaalsbuurt at the moment, with prices ranging from €265,000 to €695,000. This studio is at the lower end of that range. The average floor area of homes for sale is 75 m², so this 30 m² studio is significantly smaller than most.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €497,231 | €499,999 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,305 | – |
| Rent price | €2,000 p/m | €2,000 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €550,476 | €500,410 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,197 | – |
| Rent price | €1,954 p/m | €1,896 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €30 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
very nice and beautiful neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for almost 30 years. It used to be pleasant: clean, good contact with neighbours, etc. But due to the steady influx of Muslims, the neighbourhood is going downhill. Lots of litter lying around, misuse of rubbish bins (throwing all sorts next to them), not being open to contact, their children breaking things... in short: they have no connection with the neighbourhood and its residents. It creates an unpleasant atmosphere..
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Auto-translated to English by AISad people have no life, they ruin others' lives
Auto-translated to English by AIBy lively I mean that there are many hip young people living here and there are many amenities and infrastructure in the neighbourhood, but it is anonymous because people don't really know each other. You live there and know your neighbours, but you don't really know your neighbours' neighbours. Many people move often.
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a shame that you see more and more rubbish lying around everywhere and more and more things are being demolished.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is outdated, rubbish on the streets, flats don't look very nice
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €658,033 | €585,006 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,375 | – |
| Rent price | €2,186 p/m | €2,154 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
Generaal Bothastraat 59A, Haarlem
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