Bakenes, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Jansstraat sits in the heart of Haarlem's old centre, where the streets hum with café life and the smell of fresh bread. At 39 m² it is compact, but with an A energy label the running costs are low. The asking price of €310,000 is 61% below the neighbourhood average of €803,520, which is keen given the size difference, the average home in Bakenes is 121 m². For context, studios in Haarlem tend to be smaller and more affordable.
Bakenes is one of Haarlem's oldest quarters, with narrow streets and canal views. It is densely populated, over 5,600 addresses per km², and mostly consists of pre-war buildings (91% built before 1945). Many residents live alone (775 one-person households), and the average household size is just 1.6. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this area, but the figures paint a picture of a central, urban spot with a mix of ages and a lively street scene. The Bakenes neighbourhood is known for its historic character.
Daily shopping is easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and primary schools like Openbare Basisschool De Kring and Veronica Jenaplanschool are within easy reach. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The municipality of Haarlem offers a rich cultural scene, with restaurants and a library close by.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including JRS makelaars Haarlem.
Details of this home
Jansstraat 48B, Haarlem
Data from Bakenes
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About Jansstraat 48B, Haarlem
The asking price is 61% below the average asking price in Bakenes (€803,520), but the studio is also 68% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 121 m². At €7,949 per m², it is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €7,204 per m², so the price is in line with the market for a compact, energy-efficient studio in a prime central location.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low compared to older homes in the area, 91% of Bakenes homes were built before 1945 and many have lower labels. An A label is a strong point for this studio.
Haarlem train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam, Leiden or other cities.
Albert Heijn is 216 m away (just around the corner), Dekamarkt at 423 m, and Jumbo at 476 m. For daily groceries you have several options within a five-minute walk.
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary school) is 329 m away. Primary schools include Openbare Basisschool De Kring (456 m) and Veronica Jenaplanschool (512 m). All are within a short walk.
There are currently 25 homes for sale in Bakenes, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €2,495,000. The median price is €500,000, so this studio is at the lower end of the market.
The CBS data records 460 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure or context it is hard to judge. Bakenes is a central urban area, so typical city-centre dynamics apply.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bakenes