A classic terraced house in Haarlem
This 1927 terraced house sits on a quiet road in the Nachtegaalbuurt, a residential pocket of Haarlem's Vogelenwijk. With five rooms spread over three floors, it is a proper family home with a garden facing the southwest. The asking price is €525,000. For context, terraced houses in Haarlem currently average around €530,000.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The plot measures 64 m². The home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glass and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a rear garden of 27 m².
The Nachtegaalbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes the area as having "much potential, but very much social housing" and notes an "unhealthy balance", with too much litter and little greenery. Another simply calls it "very nice and beautiful". A third, who has lived here for almost 30 years, says the neighbourhood is "going downhill" due to an influx of new residents, citing litter and a lack of connection. The neighbourhood itself counts about 2,365 inhabitants, and around 77% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Nachtegaalbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with a PLUS and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Koningin Emmaschool is on your doorstep, and the Rooms katholiek Basisschool St Bavo is just around the corner. The GP practice Windhorst and the Catharinahuis pharmacy are both within a short walk. Bus stops at Vergierdeweg and Zwaluwstraat serve lines 3, 568, 569, N80 and 14, and the nearest train station is Santpoort Zuid, a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this and more, as the municipality of Haarlem page shows.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €518,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 1% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €336,000 to €518,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with low flood risk now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Super Makelaar and Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Lijsterstraat 40, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €518,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The comparison is precomputed and shows the asking price is slightly higher than the official valuation.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The plot measures 64 m², and there is a rear garden of 27 m² facing the southwest.
What insulation and heating does the home have?
The agent states the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glass and wall insulation. It is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is E, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone, where 87% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 24 dB Lden, and from air traffic 43 dB Lden, all measured in recent years. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 390 metres, with another Dekamarkt at 478 metres. A PLUS is at 583 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 662 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
The Koningin Emmaschool, a primary school, is at 172 metres. The Rooms katholiek Basisschool St Bavo is at 304 metres. For secondary education, Het Schoter is at 534 metres. There are also several other schools within a few hundred metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Haarlem, Vergierdeweg, at 173 metres, serving lines 3, 568, 569 and N80. Another stop, Haarlem, Zwaluwstraat, is at 272 metres and serves line 14. The nearest train station is Santpoort Zuid, at 1.7 km, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident mentions the area has "much potential" but notes issues with litter and little greenery. Another calls it "very nice and beautiful". A third, who has lived there for almost 30 years, says the neighbourhood is "going downhill" due to an influx of new residents.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not an efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with better labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home; it only reflects the energy performance as registered.
