Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1890 terraced house on Burgwal sits in the heart of Haarlem's old town, where the streets hum with life and history. With 77 m² of living space and a 73 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €549,000, but in line with the average price per m² of €7,260 for terraced houses in Haarlem.
Residents give Burgwal a 7.67 out of 10, based on five reviews. One 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 with 2,365 inhabitants, mostly single-person households, and a mix of ages. It's a very urban setting, with 5,664 addresses per km². For more on the area, see neighbourhood Burgwal.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is on your doorstep, while the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away at Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem. The municipality Haarlem offers a rich cultural scene, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park a five-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Hugtenburg & de Vries Makelaars & Taxateurs and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Burgwal 97, 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 Burgwal 97, Haarlem
The asking price of €650,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €549,000, but the average price per m² in Burgwal is €7,260, which matches this home's €8,442 per m². Given its historic character and central location, the price is on the high side but reflects the premium for a terraced house in the old town.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Burgwal, 22% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a house built in 1890.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
The Veronica Jenaplanschool is just 99 metres away, literally on your doorstep. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool is 525 metres away, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 746 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
In the most recent data, there were 159 total crimes reported in Burgwal. This is a relatively low number for a very urban area with over 2,300 residents. Residents in reviews mention the neighbourhood is beautiful but note that social contacts have decreased.
Burgwal has a mix of residents, with many single-person households (815 out of 1,440 households) and a significant number of people aged 25-45 (870). The area is popular among those who enjoy city living, with a high density of amenities and a historic setting.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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