A grand old house in the heart of Haarlem
This terraced house on Groot Heiligland 3 sits in the Heiliglanden neighbourhood, right in the middle of Haarlem's historic Oude Stad. Built in 1885, it is a piece of the city's rich architectural heritage, with a classic facade that speaks to its age. The asking price of €1,395,000 is on the high side, sitting 158% above the average asking price of €541,476 for terraced houses in Haarlem. It is currently the most expensive of the 21 homes for sale in this neighbourhood.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a spacious home with 7 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed at 180 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 m². The property includes a sunny terrace and is situated on the ground floor. It has a central heating boiler and is offered as full ownership. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Heiliglanden
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on 11 reviews. One resident, who has lived here since 1992, says: "Beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another describes it as a "lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city," though they note that "cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." A third resident is enthusiastic: "Cosy...lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here." The neighbourhood has 1,420 inhabitants, with a high proportion of single-person households at 58%. This is a dense, urban area with an address density of 5,720 per km². For more context, you can explore the Heiliglanden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are all close by. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Veronica Jenaplanschool is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Kraaij en Ensink is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is even closer. Bus stops at Frans Hals Museum and Turfmarkt are just around the corner, served by lines 3 and 2, 3, 73, 568, 569, N80 respectively. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this is part of the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and 12% of properties in the postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium but could become elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered through multiple channels, including Christie's International Real Estate | R365 and Aerdenhout & Omstreken Makelaars.
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About Groot Heiligland 3, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,395,000 is 158% above the average asking price of €541,476 for homes currently for sale in Heiliglanden. It is the most expensive of the 21 homes on the market in this neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,974, while this home is listed at €7,750 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 180 m².
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this home has 7 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 180 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 m². The property includes a sunny terrace and is situated on the ground floor. It is offered as full ownership with a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, which dates from 1885. If you want to know more about the actual energy performance, you would need to look at the specific characteristics of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from before 1970, and in this postcode area 12% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. The risk data is based on the wider area, so it does not say anything definitive about this particular house.
What amenities are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at 289 metres, with an Albert Heijn at 353 metres. The GP practice Kraaij en Ensink is at 103 metres, and the pharmacy is even closer at 54 metres. For schools, the Veronica Jenaplanschool is at 346 metres and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem at 452 metres. Haarlem train station is 1.1 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Heiliglanden is part of the Oude Stad district of Haarlem, with 1,420 inhabitants. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.1 out of 10. One resident describes it as a "lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city," while another mentions that "cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The area is very urban, with a high address density of 5,720 per km².
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops nearby. The stop at Frans Hals Museum is at 233 metres and is served by line 3. The Turfmarkt stop at 256 metres is served by lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80. Haarlem train station is at 1.1 km, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local bus connections and the national rail network.
What is the noise situation at this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is at 40 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and aircraft noise is at 41 dB Lden, also below the norm. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at this specific property.





