A terraced house in the Nobelprijsbuurt
This terraced house on Forelstraat 68 sits in the Nobelprijsbuurt, a residential area in the Meerwijk district of Haarlem. Built in 1971, the home offered a living area of 131 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 134 square metres. The last known asking price of €499,000 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €549,333, a difference of 9 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,980, while this home came in at €3,724 per square metre. If you were looking at terraced houses in Haarlem, this one sat at the lower end of the price range. This home has not been online since 6 November 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described this as a single-family home with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 476 cubic metres. There is a garden at the back measuring 71 square metres, facing north, and a balcony is present. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
Life in the Nobelprijsbuurt
Residents of the district, which includes the Nobelprijsbuurt, give their living environment an average score of 6.93, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is culturally diverse with many people living in one cosy area." Another resident, however, notes that "neighbours never say anything to others, it seems as if no one lives there." The neighbourhood has 2,435 inhabitants, with a mix of ages: 18 percent are under 15, and 17 percent are 65 or older. About 42 percent of households have children. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 30 percent of homes being owner-occupied according to CBS data. For more on the area, see the Nobelprijsbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, just 254 metres away, and the Hoogvliet and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary schools De Meer and OBS de Erasmus are just around the corner, both. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Schalkwijk, Huisartsen 2e etage, Praktijk Van der Sluijs, a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Meerwijk is similarly close. For public transport, bus stop Haarlem, Leonardo da Vinciplein is just around the corner, with lines 3, 567 and 569. The nearest train station is Haarlem Spaarnwoude, about 3.3 kilometres away. The hospital Spaarne Gasthuis Zuid is a ten-minute walk. These are all part of the municipality of Haarlem. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, while aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Stienstra.
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About Forelstraat 68, Haarlem
What was the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price was €499,000. This was 9 percent below the average asking price of €549,333 for homes in the Nobelprijsbuurt, so the price was considered keen. The price per square metre was €3,724, based on the agent's listed living area of 134 square metres, compared with the neighbourhood average of €3,980 per square metre.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home had five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was 131 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 134 square metres. There is also a garden at the back measuring 71 square metres, facing north, and a balcony.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. The label is a general indication of energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the home. The agent did not mention any specific insulation features in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it was not always included in property listings. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. However, the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, just 254 metres away, so on your doorstep. Hoogvliet and Jumbo are both around 800 metres away, a couple of streets away. There are also Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn within about a kilometre. In total, there are 40 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are just around the corner: De Meer and OBS de Erasmus, both at 187 metres. The Islamitische Basisschool Al Ikhlaas is 782 metres away, and De Wijde Wereld is 837 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.4 kilometres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Leonardo da Vinciplein, just 279 metres away, with bus lines 3, 567 and 569. Another stop, Haarlem, A. Schweitzerlaan, is 371 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Haarlem Spaarnwoude, about 3.3 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district, which includes the Nobelprijsbuurt, give an average score of 6.93 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident appreciates the cultural diversity and the layout of the homes. Another resident mentions that neighbours are not very sociable. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
