Nachtegaalstraat 54
Nachtegaalbuurt, Haarlem
A classic Haarlem terraced house
This 1920 terraced house sits in the Nachtegaalbuurt, a quiet pocket of Haarlem's Vogelenwijk. With a living area of 71 square metres on a 114 square metre plot, it is a compact home with plenty of character. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €486,211, and it sits well below the average for terraced houses in Haarlem.
The home itself
The house dates from 1920 and carries an energy label D. The listing does not provide further details on the layout, rooms or installations, so the description is limited to what is stated. The living area of 71 square metres comes from the BAG registration, and the asking price works out at €4,930 per square metre on that basis.
Life in the Nachtegaalbuurt
Residents across the Nachtegaalbuurt neighbourhood give their surroundings an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes it as a neighbourhood with potential but notes a lot of litter and little greenery, while another simply calls it "very nice and beautiful". A third, who has lived there for almost 30 years, says it used to be pleasant but feels the atmosphere has changed. The neighbourhood counts around 2,365 residents, and the reviews reflect a mix of opinions rather than a single story.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with a PLUS and another Dekamarkt 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 Apotheek Het Catharinahuis are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Vergierdeweg and Zwaluwstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 568, 569, N80 and 14. The nearest train station is Santpoort Zuid, a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Haarlem offers the wider range of services. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the house being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Keijser & Drieman NVM Makelaars Haarlem B.V.
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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 Nachtegaalstraat 54, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €350,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €486,211. On a per-square-metre basis the price is 15% below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is described as keen. Nine homes are currently available in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €325,000 to €750,000.
What is known about the layout of this house?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony or garage. The living area is 71 square metres according to the BAG registration, on a plot of 114 square metres. The house was built in 1920 and has an energy label D.
What does the energy label D mean for this home?
Energy label D sits in the middle of the scale, so heating costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes but lower than the least efficient ones. The listing does not state any insulation measures. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with 50% of homes at label C and 40% at label D or lower.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the house being built before 1970 and the postcode area being a KCAF attention zone, where 79% of properties date from before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 24 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications rather than measurements at the property itself.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with a PLUS and another Dekamarkt 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 pharmacy are both a couple of streets away, and the Spaarne Gasthuis Haarlem-Noord hospital is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Vergierdeweg and Zwaluwstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 568, 569, N80 and 14. The nearest train station is Santpoort Zuid, about 1.7 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about the Nachtegaalbuurt?
Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their surroundings an average score of 7.27, based on 75 reviews. One resident describes the neighbourhood as having potential but notes a lot of litter and little greenery, while another calls it "very nice and beautiful". A long-term resident says it used to be pleasant but feels the atmosphere has changed. The reviews reflect mixed opinions.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about the garden, insulation or heating installations. As a result, the description is limited to the property type, year of construction, energy label and floor areas from the BAG registration.





