Under offer
Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Spiegelstraat is a rare find in the historic centre of Haarlem. At 44 m², it's compact but efficient, with an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. The asking price of €350,000 is 49% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, studios in Haarlem typically command a premium for their central location.
Burgwal is the old heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings. Residents give it a 7.67 out of 10, based on five reviews. One long-time resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another adds: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The area is densely populated, over 5,600 addresses per km², and mostly consists of flats (69%). Many households are singles (815 out of 1,440), and the average household size is just 1.6. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Burgwal.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Vomar are a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Veronica Jenaplanschool and Franciscus Xaveriusschool. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is about 820 metres away for secondary education. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including BrinkBorgh Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Spiegelstraat 29A, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
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Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Spiegelstraat 29A, Haarlem
The asking price of €350,000 is 49% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332). However, the studio is also 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average (44 m² vs 100 m²). Given the central location and energy label B, the price is keen for a compact studio in Haarlem's historic centre.
The energy label is B, which is good for a building from 1850. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate heating costs. In Burgwal, 22% of homes have label B, while 14.6% have A or better.
Residents rate it 7.67 out of 10. They praise its beauty and historic character but note that social contacts are decreasing and cleanliness could be better. It's a very urban area with many singles and a high density of addresses.
A Dekamarkt is 195 metres away, and several other supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are within 500 metres, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is 820 metres away. The train station is 1.5 km away, and a park is 800 metres from the home.
Sold homes in Burgwal had an average listing duration of 42 days, which is fairly typical for a central urban area. This suggests a balanced market without extreme pressure.
This is a studio, meaning it's a single-room apartment with a combined living/sleeping area, plus a separate kitchen and bathroom. The exact layout is not detailed in the listing, but at 44 m² it's compact and efficient.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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