A classic terraced house on a quiet street
This 1890 terraced house sits on a quiet road in the Leidsebuurt-oost neighbourhood, right in the heart of Haarlem. With its 19th-century facade and three floors, it has the charm of a period home while being part of a lively urban area. The last known asking price of €895,000 was on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, and it was also well above the average for terraced houses in Haarlem. This home has not been online since 8 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home had six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area was listed as 149 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The plot is 105 m² according to both. There's a rear garden facing southwest, a roof terrace, and an indoor garage. The property was fully owned, and the agent noted insulation in the roof, mostly double glazing and HR glazing, plus a central heating boiler. The energy label is D.
The Leidsebuurt-oost neighbourhood
Leidsebuurt-oost is a compact, densely built area with a mix of old and newer homes. It's home to about 2,180 people, and most of the housing stock dates from before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 73 reviews. One resident says: "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another, however, notes a decline over the years, mentioning litter and a lack of connection among some new residents. A third simply calls it a "Nice neighbourhood." The neighbourhood has a high address density, making it a truly urban spot. For more on the area, see the Leidsebuurt-oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, with an Aldi just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, the Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal is just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden, a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Klinkhamer BV is also close by. Bus stops are nearby: Haarlem, Westergracht with line 14 is just around the corner, and Haarlem, Stadsschouwburg with line 250 is a couple of streets away. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Haarlem. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and both railway and aircraft noise are 40 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the home was built before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. The soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Van der Schaaf & Kooijmans Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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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 Leidsestraat 28, Haarlem
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €895,000 was 73% above the average asking price of €516,733 for homes at the time for sale in the Leidsebuurt-oost neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €5,838, while this home was listed at €6,007 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 149 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home had six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area was listed as 149 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². There is a rear garden facing southwest, a roof terrace, and an indoor garage. The property is fully owned.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. The agent noted that the home had roof insulation, mostly double glazing and HR glazing, and a central heating boiler. However, the label itself does not tell you the exact condition of the insulation.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it was not always included in property listings. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is below the standard. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both also below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated. This is based on area-level data: the home was built before 1970, and in this postcode area 92% of buildings are from before 1970. Additionally, 18% of buildings in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The soil type is sand. This is not an inspection of the specific property.
What are the climate risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Dekamarkt is just 170 metres away, an Aldi is 310 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 377 metres away. There are also other Albert Heijn stores within about 640 metres. This means you have several options for grocery shopping within a short walk.
What schools are close to this home?
The Koorschool van het Muziekinstituut van de Kathedraal is 116 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 195 metres away. There is also the Cruquiusschool at 195 metres and the International School Haarlem at 402 metres. For secondary education, ECL (havo, atheneum en gymnasium) is 742 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Westergracht, 190 metres away, with bus line 14. Haarlem, Stadsschouwburg is 293 metres away with line 250, and Haarlem, Emmaplein is 387 metres away with lines 80 and 680. Haarlem train station is about 1.5 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Leidsebuurt-oost is a densely built urban neighbourhood with about 2,180 residents. Most homes date from before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.29 out of 10, based on 73 reviews. Some praise the area, while others mention issues like litter.
