A quiet spot in Haarlem
This terraced house on Gasthuislaan 170 sits in the Leidsebuurt-west neighbourhood, a quiet street with a sheltered position and a free view, right in the centre of Haarlem. Built in 1890, it is a classic piece of the city's housing stock. The asking price of €410,000 is 32% below the average asking price of €599,615 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side of the market. For context, [terraced houses in Haarlem]( /koopwoningen/haarlem/tussenwoningen/) typically sell in this range.
The home itself
Inside, the house has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 67 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent's listing states 56 m². The plot is 57 m². There is a rear garden of 21 m² facing west. The home has double glazing and HR+ glass, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in Leidsebuurt-west
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their area an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident says: "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another notes: "Buurt met veel potentie, maar erg veel afval en weinig groen" (a neighbourhood with lots of potential, but a lot of litter and little green). The neighbourhood itself has 2,685 residents, and about 66% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Leidsebuurt-west neighbourhood]( /buurt/leidsebuurt-west-haarlem/).
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Aldi and Dekamarkt are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden, and Apotheek Klinkhamer BV is the closest pharmacy. Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, Westergracht on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Overveen, a ten-minute walk away. The wider area is served by [the municipality of Haarlem]( /gemeente/haarlem/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €403,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €289,000 to €403,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the pre-1970 construction and the KCAF attention area, with 10% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including DMC 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 Gasthuislaan 170, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €410,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €403,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is also 32% below the average asking price of €599,615 for homes in this neighbourhood, which is a notable difference.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The house has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 67 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent's listing states 56 m². There is a rear garden of 21 m² facing west. The home has double glazing and HR+ glass, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €403,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the value has increased by 39%, from €289,000 in 2020 to €403,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in this area, though the WOZ value is set by the municipality and may differ from the actual market price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 45 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, and industry noise is 45 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the fact that the house was built in 1890, before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area, where 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 10% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Aldi and Dekamarkt are both just around the corner, at about 228 and 232 metres away. Albert Heijn is a couple of streets further, at 267 metres. For a wider choice, there are 47 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius, including additional Albert Heijn stores at 747 and 817 metres.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal is a primary school about 222 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is at 299 metres. The Cruquiusschool is at 431 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 kilometres away. There are 99 schools within a 5-kilometre radius.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 14 stops at Haarlem, Westergracht, which is about 153 metres away, and also at Haarlem, de Ruijterweg (332 metres) and Haarlem, Gibraltarstraat (513 metres). The nearest train station is Overveen, at about 1.5 kilometres, which is a ten-minute walk or a short bus ride.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their area an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident says: "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another mentions: "Buurt met veel potentie, maar erg veel afval en weinig groen" (a neighbourhood with lots of potential, but a lot of litter and little green). The neighbourhood itself has 2,685 residents, and about 66% of homes are owner-occupied.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The living area of this home is listed as 56 m² according to the agent, which is 45% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 101 m². The BAG registration states 67 m², which is still below the average. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €7,321, compared to the neighbourhood average of €6,035 per m².
