Vijfhoek, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1890s townhouse on Korte Gierstraat sits in the heart of the Vijfhoek, one of Haarlem's most characterful neighbourhoods. With 90 m² of living space and a 65 m² plot, it's a compact but charming home. At €780,000, the asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €712,176, reflecting the premium for a historic house in this sought-after area. For context, terraced houses in Haarlem typically sell for a range of prices.
The Vijfhoek is a lively, close-knit neighbourhood where residents know each other. One resident says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner." Another notes: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." The area is densely populated with 3,500 residents, mostly singles and couples, and a high proportion of pre-war housing. The neighbourhood Vijfhoek is known for its historic streets and central location.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Dekamarkt also a couple of streets away. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk, and the Cruquiusschool primary school is similarly close. The neighbourhood is very urban, with a density of 5,770 addresses per km², so everything you need is within easy reach. The municipality Haarlem offers a rich mix of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Spaarneduin and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Korte Gierstraat 7, Haarlem
Very good · 3 residents
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.
Auto-translated to English by AII 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe needs of a cat or dog are done at my doorstep (which I can't do anything about) and it is never cleaned up.
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Data from Vijfhoek
47 within 5 km
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About Korte Gierstraat 7, Haarlem
The asking price of €780,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €712,176 and the median of €607,500. However, this is a historic townhouse in a prime central location, and similar properties in the Vijfhoek often command a premium. The price per m² (€8,667) is also higher than the neighbourhood average of €7,123, reflecting the desirability of the area.
The home has an energy label D. This is common for a house built in 1890, as many pre-war homes have lower efficiency. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home, but the central location means you may rely less on a car. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label D or lower.
The Vijfhoek is very convenient: supermarkets like Jumbo and Albert Heijn are within a few minutes' walk, and there are many restaurants and shops nearby. The area is lively but residents describe it as cosy. One resident says: "All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner, so you're there in no time."
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary school) is about 435 m away, and the Cruquiusschool (primary) is 490 m. Several other primary schools are within a 10-minute walk, making it a practical location for families with school-age children.
Haarlem's train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size of 65 m² suggests there may be some outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vijfhoek
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