Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1890s terrace house on Dijkstraat is a real city home, with a floor area of 45 m² and a small garden. The energy label is C, so it's reasonably efficient for its age. At €325,000, the asking price is 53% below the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which makes it a keen option compared to other terraced houses in Haarlem.
Burgwal is the old part of Haarlem, with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings. One resident who has lived here since 1992 says: "I still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another calls it a "lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." A third, after 33 years, says: "I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.67 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Burgwal.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kring is a couple of streets away, and Franciscus Xaveriusschool is also close. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact city centre with all amenities nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Maarten van Vliet Makelaars.
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Dijkstraat 9, 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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About Dijkstraat 9, Haarlem
The asking price of €325,000 is 53% below the average asking price in Burgwal (€684,332) and also below the median of €549,000. However, the house is smaller than average (45 m² vs 100 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is keen compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house built in 1890. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. In Burgwal, 26.8% of homes have label C, while 22% have a lower label (D or worse).
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Burgwal is a historic part of Haarlem with a high density of addresses (5,664 per km²). It has many single-person households and a mix of ages. Residents appreciate the beauty of the old city but note that social contacts have decreased over the years. The neighbourhood scores 7.67 out of 10 from five reviews.
Yes, Dekamarkt is just 222 metres away (around the corner), and Albert Heijn is 718 metres away (a five-minute walk). There are also an AH to go, Aldi, and another Dekamarkt within a kilometre.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kring (400 m), Franciscus Xaveriusschool (479 m), and Veronica Jenaplanschool (595 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 882 m away.
Currently, 44 homes are for sale in Burgwal, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €3,500,000. The average price per square metre is €7,260.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal