A family home in the Nobelprijsbuurt
This terraced house on Forelstraat 58 sits in the Nobelprijsbuurt, a residential area in the Meerwijk district of Haarlem. Built in 1971, it is a classic family home with a front and back garden. The asking price of €499,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, there are currently six homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €518,333. You can see other [terraced houses in Haarlem]( /koopwoningen/haarlem/tussenwoningen/ ) for comparison.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a spacious home with seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 137 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m². The plot is 141 m². There is a balcony, and the garden, which faces northwest and is accessible via the back alley, measures 61 m². The home has double glazing and partial double glazing, a central heating boiler, and is freehold. The energy label is C.
The Nobelprijsbuurt
Residents of the district give their area an average score of 6.93, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "I think the neighbourhood is well laid out in terms of the (house/apartment) distribution. Additionally, I believe the neighbourhood has improved in terms of building different types of homes on the same land." Another resident, however, is less positive: "Neighbours never say anything to others, it seems as if no one lives there and no one is cheerful." The neighbourhood has around 2,435 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. You can read more about [the Nobelprijsbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/nobelprijsbuurt-haarlem/ ) on our site.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools, De Meer and OBS de Erasmus, are on your doorstep. The nearest GP is at Gezondheidscentrum Schalkwijk, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Meerwijk, is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop at Leonardo da Vinciplein is just around the corner, served by lines 3, 567 and 569. Haarlem Spaarnwoude train station is about 3.3 km away. The municipality of Haarlem offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €499,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually the same as the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €318,000 to €499,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden and from air traffic 45 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. The climate indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress expected by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Overspaern Makelaardij on Funda, Pararius and Huispedia.
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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 Forelstraat 58, Haarlem
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €499,000. This is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €518,333. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,985, while this home is listed at €3,642 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms in total, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 137 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m². There is also a balcony and a garden of 61 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €499,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually the same as the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €318,000 to €499,000.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress expected by 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner at about 274 metres. Hoogvliet is about 771 metres away and Jumbo about 912 metres, both roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also a Dekamarkt and an Albert Heijn within about a kilometre.
What schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools, De Meer and OBS de Erasmus, are on your doorstep at about 224 metres. The Islamitische Basisschool Al Ikhlaas is about 777 metres away, and De Wijde Wereld about 874 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.4 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Leonardo da Vinciplein, about 289 metres away, served by lines 3, 567 and 569. There are also stops at A. Schweitzerlaan and Marshallstraat within about 560 metres. Haarlem Spaarnwoude train station is about 3.3 km away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the district give their area an average score of 6.93, based on seven reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is well laid out and has improved in terms of building different types of homes. Another resident mentions that neighbours rarely talk to each other and that the atmosphere is not cheerful.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. This means the home has a moderate energy efficiency rating. The agent states that the home has double glazing and partial double glazing, and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
