A quiet spot in the old city
Ceciliasteeg is a small street tucked into the historic heart of Haarlem, where the bustle of the centre feels a world away. This terraced house from 1880 sits on a quiet road, yet shops, cafés and the Grote Markt are all within easy reach. With an asking price of €485,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, that is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €672,719, and it also sits below the average for terraced houses in Haarlem.
The house itself
This four-room house spans three floors, with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The plot measures 27 m². According to the agent, the home has largely double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in Bakenes
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.1, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood...shops nearby, bus connections nearby." Another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The district is home to about 2,085 people, and a large share of households are single-person. The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the historic setting and a wish for better upkeep of public spaces. The Bakenes neighbourhood itself is part of the Oude Stad, Haarlem's oldest quarter.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dekamarkt and Jumbo just around the corner. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Kring is a five-minute walk away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a couple of streets away for secondary schooling. The GP practice Nassaulaan is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Nassaulaan and Koudenhorn are within a couple of streets, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, and line 15. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this within a compact, walkable centre.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €527,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €356,000 to €527,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk from rivers or sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS HAARLEM.
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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 Ceciliasteeg 2, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €485,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €527,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also 28% below the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood, which stands at €672,719.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The house has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area as 64 m², while the BAG registration records 74 m². The plot measures 27 m². According to the agent, the home has largely double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What does the energy label D mean for this home?
Energy label D is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label reflects the official registration, not a detailed assessment of the home's insulation. The agent does state that the home has largely double glazing, which is a separate fact from the label.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from the KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1880, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. About 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property.
How far is the nearest supermarket and school?
Albert Heijn is just 121 metres away, so groceries are on your doorstep. Dekamarkt and Jumbo are within 500 metres. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Kring is 459 metres away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is 298 metres away. A GP practice is 314 metres from the home.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus stops at Nassaulaan and Koudenhorn are about 300 metres away, served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, and line 15 respectively. Haarlem train station is 563 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The stop at Centrum/Verwulft, 441 metres away, offers additional lines including 300 and N30.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood...shops nearby, bus connections nearby." Another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the historic setting and a wish for better upkeep of public spaces.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 48%, from €356,000 to €527,000. The value peaked at €555,000 in 2022, then dipped slightly before settling at €527,000 for 2025. This development is based on the municipal valuation records.
