Vijfhoek, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1880s townhouse on the Korte Houtstraat sits right in the heart of the Vijfhoek, one of Haarlem's most characterful neighbourhoods. With 126 m² of living space and a B energy label, it blends period charm with decent efficiency. At €895,000, the asking price is 26% above the neighbourhood average of €712,176, which puts it on the high side, but then, this is a spacious, well-located home in a sought-after street. For context, terraced houses in Haarlem vary widely, and this one stands out for its size and central position.
The Vijfhoek is a compact, lively area where neighbours know each other. One resident says: "Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another." Another notes: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water." A third review mentions that dog mess on the doorstep can be an issue, but overall the neighbourhood scores an 8.25 out of 10. It's densely built (5,770 addresses per km²) and very urban, with mostly pre-war housing and a mix of singles and couples. The neighbourhood Vijfhoek is popular for its central location and community feel.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza and Jumbo are just around the corner. The Dreefschool and Cruquiusschool are both a five-minute walk away, while the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a couple of streets further. The municipality Haarlem offers plenty of parks and restaurants, the nearest park is a five-minute walk, and restaurants are practically next door. Haarlem station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting is straightforward.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via DMC Haarlem and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Korte Houtstraat 13, 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 Houtstraat 13, Haarlem
The asking price is 26% above the average asking price in the Vijfhoek (€712,176) and also above the median of €607,500. However, this home is larger than average (126 m² vs 109 m²) and has a good energy label B. Recent sales in the neighbourhood averaged €660,447, so the price is on the high side, reflecting the location and size.
Residents rate it highly (8.25/10). They mention a strong community feel, with everyone knowing each other, and everything within walking distance, shops, restaurants, and the water. It's a busy but cosy area, though one resident notes occasional issues with dog mess. The neighbourhood is very urban with a high density of addresses.
Haarlem station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. From there you can reach Amsterdam, Leiden, and other cities easily.
Albert Heijn is just 106 metres away, on your doorstep. Ekoplaza (214 m) and Jumbo (359 m) are also within a couple of streets away, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Primary schools within walking distance include Dreefschool (435 m) and Cruquiusschool (441 m). For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 592 m away. All are about a five- to ten-minute walk.
The home has energy label B, which is good for a house built in 1880. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the Vijfhoek, only about 2.6% of homes have label B, so this is a positive feature.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vijfhoek
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