Kerkstraat 20
Vijfhoek, Haarlem
AreaA historic terraced house in the heart of Haarlem
Kerkstraat 20 sits in the Vijfhoek, one of Haarlem's oldest quarters, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings and the atmosphere is unmistakably urban. This terraced house from 1890 is a classic piece of the city's heritage, with a compact footprint that fits the dense centre. The asking price of €450,000 is in line with the market, and it sits well below the neighbourhood average of €755,407, though the home is also considerably smaller than the typical Vijfhoek property. For context, [terraced houses in Haarlem] vary widely in price depending on size and condition.
Inside the home
The agent describes a three-room layout with one bedroom and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 175 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 53 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 square metres. The plot measures 24 square metres. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. Very occasionally some youngsters come down the street, but that's part of it. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time. There isn't much nature unfortunately, but if you hop on your bike you'll soon reach a forest." Another adds: "I think it's a very nice place to live. Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer. The parks are also very nice, I'm there quite often." A third resident mentions that pet waste is sometimes left at the doorstep. The neighbourhood counts around 3,390 inhabitants, and most households are single-person. [The Vijfhoek neighbourhood] is compact and lively, with a high share of pre-war housing.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The Dreefschool and Cruquiusschool are both a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is also within walking distance. The GP practice Kraaij en Ensink and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Frans Hals Museum and Centrum/Houtplein are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 80, 250, 255, 340, 341, 346, 356, 568, 680 and N80. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Haarlem] offers all the amenities of a provincial capital.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €422,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €277,000 to €422,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 42 dB, railway noise at 38 dB and aircraft noise at 40 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the pre-1970 construction typical of this postcode area. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are public data at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Mooijekind Vleut Makelaars 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.
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About Kerkstraat 20, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €422,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €450,000 is 7% above that figure. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it rose by 52% between 2020 and 2025, from €277,000 to €422,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 175 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 53 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 square metres. The plot measures 24 square metres. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What does the energy label F mean for this home?
The energy label F is the least efficient label on the scale, which means you should expect higher energy costs for heating and hot water. The home was built in 1890 and has partial double glazing according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1890, before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The Dreefschool and Cruquiusschool are both about 450 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is roughly 575 metres from the home. The GP practice Kraaij en Ensink and Apotheek Centraal Haarlem are both within a few minutes' walk.
How is the public transport from this home?
Bus stops at Frans Hals Museum and Centrum/Houtplein are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 80, 250, 255, 340, 341, 346, 356, 568, 680 and N80. Haarlem train station is about 1.3 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Spaarne Gasthuis Zuid, is about 1.9 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in the Vijfhoek?
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is pleasant and that everyone knows each other, with shops and restaurants just around the corner. Another mentions living by the water and enjoying paddleboarding in the summer. A third resident notes that pet waste is sometimes left at the doorstep.
How does this home compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €450,000 is 40% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €755,407. However, the living area of 53 square metres is 54% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 116 square metres. The price per square metre is €8,491 based on the agent's listed area, which is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €7,134 per square metre.
