Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1890s townhouse sits on one of Haarlem's most charming canals, right in the heart of the old city. With 134 m² of living space spread over several floors, it's a proper family home in a setting that feels both lively and historic. The asking price of €1,095,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the size and the prime canal location, terraced houses in Haarlem at this level are rare.
Burgwal is the historic core of Haarlem, packed with narrow streets, monumental buildings and a real sense of history. Residents give it a 7.67 out of 10, based on five reviews. One long-term resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another adds: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The area is densely built and very urban, over 5,600 addresses per km², and most homes date from before 1945. It's a mix of students, young professionals and older residents, with many single-person households. For more on the area, see neighbourhood Burgwal.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The Veronica Jenaplanschool is a couple of streets away, while the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a ten-minute walk for secondary school. Restaurants are on your doorstep, the nearest is just 0.2 km away, and the train station is a fifteen-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem keeps the city centre well maintained, though residents note that street cleaning could be better.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Engelen Makelaars BV. The asking price is €1,095,000.
Details of this home
Korte Spaarne 17, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
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Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Korte Spaarne 17, Haarlem
The asking price is about 60% above the neighbourhood average of €684,332, but this home is also 34% larger than the typical Burgwal property (134 m² vs 100 m²). The average price per m² in the area is €7,260, which would put this home at roughly €973,000 based on size alone, the canal location and historic character push it higher.
The home has energy label D. In Burgwal, 22% of homes have label D or lower, while 14.6% have A or A+. Label D means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home, but it's typical for a 19th-century townhouse.
Residents rate it 7.67 out of 10. They love the historic beauty and central location, but note that social contacts have decreased over the years and that street cleaning and greenery could be better. It's a very urban area with many singles and young adults, and a high density of shops and restaurants.
The Veronica Jenaplanschool (primary) is 257 m away, the Franciscus Xaveriusschool (primary) is 531 m, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary) is 644 m away. There are over 100 schools within 5 km.
Haarlem train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride.
The plot is 47 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden, courtyard or terrace.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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