Korte Spaarne 17
Burgwal, Haarlem
AreaA canal-side home in the old city
This terraced house sits right on the water at Korte Spaarne 17, in the heart of Haarlem's old city. The Burgwal neighbourhood is one of the oldest parts of town, with the Spaarne river running alongside. With an asking price of €995,000, this home is priced well above the average asking price of €696,550 for terraced houses in Haarlem, so it sits on the high side of the market.
The house itself
Built in 1890, this three-storey family home offers six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 134 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 117 m². The plot measures 47 m². There is a patio and sun terrace facing southeast, plus a balcony. The agent notes roof insulation, partial double glazing and floor insulation, with a central heating boiler. The home sits on the water with a free view, right in the centre.
Life in Burgwal
Residents here are fond of their surroundings. One resident who has lived in the area since 1992 says: "Still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another long-time resident, 33 years in the area, adds: "I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 7.67. The area counts 2,365 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 57 percent. The Burgwal neighbourhood is a compact, historic part of the city.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The GP practice is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. The Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo both a five-minute walk. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is just around the corner, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Turfmarkt and Koudenhorn are a couple of streets away, with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, plus line 15. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. All within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. Area-level risk data indicates elevated foundation risk, as the building dates from before 1970 and 92 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low. Heat stress is medium. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Engelen Makelaars.
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About Korte Spaarne 17, Haarlem
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €995,000. This is 43 percent above the average asking price of €696,550 for homes in the Burgwal neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing of 117 m², comes to €8,504.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
The home has four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. In total there are six rooms. The living area is listed as 134 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 117 m². The plot measures 47 m².
What is the energy label of this property?
The energy label is D. The agent notes roof insulation, partial double glazing and floor insulation, and the home has a central heating boiler. In the neighbourhood, 27.3 percent of homes for sale have a label of D or lower, so this home is in line with a substantial share of the local market.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
Area-level data indicates an elevated foundation risk. The home was built in 1890, before 1970, and 92 percent of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. In this area, 6 percent of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is currently low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is medium now and is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public risk data, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 346 metres, followed by an Albert Heijn at 598 metres and a Jumbo at 672 metres. There are 48 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are never far away.
What schools are close to this home?
The Veronica Jenaplanschool is the nearest primary school at 257 metres, followed by the Franciscus Xaveriusschool at 531 metres and Openbare Basisschool De Kring at 561 metres. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem, a secondary school, is at 644 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Haarlem Turfmarkt at 371 metres with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, and Haarlem Koudenhorn at 388 metres with line 15. Haarlem train station is at 920 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Burgwal neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.67 based on five reviews. One resident says: "Still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired."
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications.
