A terraced house in a green corner of Heemstede
This terraced house on Haringvlietplantsoen 13 sits in the Rivierenbuurt, a quiet residential area in Heemstede where the streets are lined with trees and the atmosphere is calm. The home was built in 1988 and carries an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. With a price of €650,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price of €696,286 in the neighbourhood, a difference of 7 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €5,999, while this home is listed at €5,417 per square metre. If you are looking at terraced houses in Heemstede, this one stands out for its efficient label and its position in a child-friendly street.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 120 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 square metres; the plot is 159 square metres in both sources. The garden is a back garden of 62 square metres with a front garden, and the back garden faces west and is accessible via the back path. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with a combination of a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. It is freehold ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
The Rivierenbuurt
Residents of the wider district, which includes the Rivierenbuurt, give their living environment an average score of 8.59, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very central living in a green environment in a child-friendly neighbourhood." Another adds: "Heemstede feels safe and has nice homes, and you're close to everything. A day at the beach is no problem, on holiday you're quickly at Schiphol, a day of sailing is truly perfect." A third resident mentions the quiet atmosphere and the mix of ages: "Cosy, occasional neighbourhood party and as far as I know everyone gets along just fine." The neighbourhood itself has about 1,765 inhabitants, and a quarter of them are 65 or older. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just the Rivierenbuurt, but they give a sense of what living here is like. For more on the area, you can read about the Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the SPAR is a ten-minute walk away, and the PLUS and Aldi are a couple of streets further. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including De Evenaar and Katholieke Basisschool De Ark, both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blanckenberg - Krijt - Wouters, and the pharmacy is Apotheek de Roodmus, both around a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 250 stops at Heemstede, Groenendaal/Herenweg just around the corner, and the train station Heemstede-Aerdenhout is about two kilometres away. The municipality of Heemstede is known for its green character, and the municipality of Heemstede offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €653,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41 percent, from €462,000 to €653,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, according to public data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including NET Makelaars Haarlem and NET Makelaars Haarlem on Funda.
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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.
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About Haringvlietplantsoen 13, Heemstede
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €653,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The fact that the asking price is close to the WOZ value means the seller is asking roughly what the municipality considers the property worth, but the actual market price can differ.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. These features can contribute to keeping energy bills down, though actual costs depend on usage and energy prices.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 41 percent, from €462,000 to €653,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, when it went from €478,000 to €580,000. This development reflects the general trend in the area, but the WOZ value is set by the municipality and can fluctuate.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific home. The low risk suggests that foundation issues are less likely in this area, but it does not guarantee the condition of the foundation of this particular house.
What are the nearest amenities and how far are they?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at about 1.1 kilometres, which is a ten-minute walk. There are also a PLUS and an Aldi at about 1.4 kilometres. Primary schools like De Evenaar and Katholieke Basisschool De Ark are about 1.1 kilometres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blanckenberg - Krijt - Wouters at 1.3 kilometres, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Roodmus is at 1.2 kilometres. The nearest bus stop is Heemstede, Groenendaal/Herenweg at 247 metres, served by bus line 250.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district, which includes the Rivierenbuurt, give their living environment an average score of 8.59, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "very central living in a green environment in a child-friendly neighbourhood." Another mentions the quiet atmosphere and the mix of ages, saying it is "cosy, occasional neighbourhood party and as far as I know everyone gets along just fine." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just the Rivierenbuurt itself.
How many rooms does the home have and what is the layout?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 120 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 square metres. The plot is 159 square metres. There is a back garden of 62 square metres facing west, accessible via the back path, and a front garden.
Is the home freehold or leasehold?
The home is freehold, which means you own the land and the property outright. There is no leasehold ground rent to pay. This is stated in the listing, and it can be an important factor when comparing homes, as leasehold properties often come with annual ground rent charges.
What is the nearest train station and how far is it?
The nearest train station is Heemstede-Aerdenhout, at about 1.9 kilometres from the home. That is roughly a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The area-level indication for flood risk is low, both currently and for 2050. The indication for pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rain, is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an assessment of this specific home. They give a general sense of the risk in the area, but the actual risk can depend on local conditions.
