A studio in the heart of Haarlem
This studio on the Kleine Houtstraat sits in the middle of Haarlem's historic Binnenstad, a district where the streets hum with life and the canal-side facades date back centuries. The home occupies the first floor of a building from 1780, so you are living in a piece of the city's story. At €269,000, the asking price sits 65% below the average asking price of €761,043 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, that average covers all property types, and this is a compact studio rather than a family house. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [studios in Haarlem] to see how the price per square metre stacks up.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a one-room studio with a single bedroom, one bathroom and one floor, all within a living area of 29 m² and a volume of 86 m³. The property is an apartment on the first floor, so you have your own front door without climbing too many stairs. The energy label is C, which means the home sits in the middle of the efficiency range, so heating costs should be moderate rather than extreme. The building dates from 1780, a fact that gives the home character but also means the structure has centuries of history behind it. The agent lists the living area at 29 m², which matches the BAG registration figure of 29 m², so there is no discrepancy between the two sources.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents of the Oude Stad district, where this home is located, give their surroundings an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident who has lived here since 1992 says it is still a beautiful neighbourhood, though social contacts are decreasing. Another describes it as a lovely old part of the city, adding that cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired. A third resident is more enthusiastic, praising the cosy atmosphere, the greenery, the beautiful street lighting and simply being able to live here. The district is home to around 3,285 people, and a large share of households are single-person, which fits the compact nature of this studio. For a sense of how the area compares, [the Binnenstad neighbourhood] has its own character within the wider city.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine here is remarkably convenient. The pharmacy is on your doorstep, and the GP practice is just around the corner. For groceries, the Jumbo is a couple of streets away, with the Dekamarkt and an Albert Heijn, so you have several options within a short walk. The nearest bus stop, Haarlem Turfmarkt, is just around the corner and serves lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem Centrum/Verwulft stop is a couple of streets further with additional lines including 300, N30 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem secondary school is a five-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Haarlem], a city known for its compact centre.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level gives an indication of the surroundings rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road traffic are 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 40 dB Lden and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which reflects that the building dates from before 1970 and that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. In this area, 5% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to become elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Makelaar1 Internetmakelaar - Zelf uw huis verkopen. The listing is available through this single channel, so if you are interested, this is where the details come from.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kleine Houtstraat 31A, Haarlem
What is the asking price for this studio?
The asking price is €269,000. This sits 65% below the average asking price of €761,043 for homes currently on the market in the Binnenstad neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €9,276 based on the agent's listed living area of 29 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €8,328, so this studio is priced above that figure per square metre, which reflects its compact size.
How many rooms does this studio have?
According to the agent, the home has one room, one bedroom, one bathroom and one floor. The living area is 29 m² with a volume of 86 m³. It is an apartment located on the first floor. The property type is a studio, so the single room serves as the main living space, with the bedroom and bathroom as separate areas within the compact layout.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not indicate any specific structural condition, but it does give a general sense of how efficiently the home uses energy. For a building from 1780, a C label suggests some improvements have been made over the years, though the exact installations are not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1780, and 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which contributes to the medium risk level. In this area, 5% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the same data source.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The pharmacy is at 99 metres and the GP practice at 117 metres, so healthcare is very close. For groceries, the Jumbo is at 338 metres, the Dekamarkt at 398 metres and an Albert Heijn at 479 metres. The nearest bus stop, Haarlem Turfmarkt, is at 198 metres with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is at 1.1 km, about a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the Oude Stad district give their surroundings an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident who has lived there since 1992 calls it a beautiful neighbourhood but notes that social contacts are decreasing. Another describes it as a lovely old part of the city, though cleaning and greenery could be better. A third resident praises the cosy atmosphere, the greenery and the beautiful street lighting.
How does the price compare to other homes in the area?
The asking price of €269,000 is 65% below the average asking price of €761,043 for homes currently for sale in the Binnenstad neighbourhood. However, the living area of 29 m² is 72% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 102 m². The price per square metre of €9,276 is above the neighbourhood average of €8,328 per square metre, reflecting the premium for a compact home in the city centre.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem Turfmarkt at 198 metres, serving lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem Centrum/Verwulft stop is at 308 metres with additional lines including 300, N30 and N80. Haarlem Kampersingel is at 332 metres with lines 3, 80 and N80. Haarlem train station is at 1.05 km, about a ten-minute walk, giving access to the national rail network.
What schools are near this studio?
The nearest primary school is Veronica Jenaplanschool at 250 metres with 233 pupils. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem secondary school is at 437 metres with 823 pupils. The Dreefschool primary school is at 772 metres with 411 pupils, and Openbare Basisschool De Kring is at 828 metres with 518 pupils. These are all within a short walk of the home.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Public data shows road traffic noise at 45 dB Lden, rail traffic noise at 40 dB Lden and air traffic noise at 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at this specific home. The levels are within the legal limits, so noise from these sources should not be a major concern.
