Bakenes, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1880s townhouse on one of Haarlem's most picturesque canals is a rare find. With 336 m² of living space spread over multiple floors, it offers generous proportions that are hard to come by. The asking price of €1,995,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €803,520, but the size and location justify the premium. For context, this is one of the larger terraced houses in Haarlem currently on the market.
Bakenes is the historic heart of Haarlem, with narrow streets, canals and monumental buildings. It's a very urban area (address density 5666 per km²), with many singles and young professionals. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its lively atmosphere and central location. The neighbourhood Bakenes has a mix of old and new residents, with a high proportion of pre-war housing (91%).
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's an AH to go a couple of streets away. For primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Kring is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is about 500 m away for secondary education. The municipality Haarlem offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre, with restaurants and cafés on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Bosch&Duyn Makelaars.
Details of this home
Bakenessergracht 33, Haarlem
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About Bakenessergracht 33, Haarlem
The asking price is 148% above the neighbourhood average of €803,520, but this home is also 178% larger than the average (336 m² vs 121 m²). Given its monumental character, canal location and size, the price is on the high side but reflects the unique offering.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, 45% of homes in Bakenes have label A or better. An E label means higher energy costs, so you should budget for that.
The plot is 227 m². The listing does not mention a garden, so it's unclear whether there is outdoor space. The house is on a canal, so there may be a terrace or courtyard, but this is not stated.
Bakenes recorded 460 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a city centre. However, this includes petty crime typical of a busy urban area. The neighbourhood is popular and well-frequented.
Haarlem train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives direct connections to Amsterdam, Leiden and beyond.
Yes, several primary and secondary schools are within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Kring is 293 m away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 501 m away.
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