A canal house in the heart of Haarlem
This terraced canal house on Raamvest 27 sits right in the middle of Haarlem's historic centre, in the Vijfhoek neighbourhood. Built in 1885, it's a classic grachtenpand with a free view over the water. The asking price of €960,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price of €788,663 for terraced houses in Haarlem, sitting roughly 22% above the neighbourhood average.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has six rooms spread over three floors, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 118 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 107 m². The plot measures 85 m². There's a rear garden facing northeast, a roof terrace, and the property is in full ownership. The agent notes double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Vijfhoek
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "De vijfhoek is a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Everyone knows each other and is kind to one another. All the shops and restaurants are just around the corner." Another mentions: "Everything is conveniently close by and I live right by the water, where I usually go paddleboarding in the summer." A third resident notes that pet waste at the doorstep is a downside. The neighbourhood has around 3,500 residents, and 57% of households are single-person. It's a very strongly urban area with an address density of 5,770 per km². For more context, see the Vijfhoek neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The Cruquiusschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Dreefschool is close by too. Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden is the nearest GP, and Apotheek Klinkhamer is nearby. Bus stops at Stadsschouwburg and Centrum/Houtplein are just around the corner, with lines including 250 and 3. Haarlem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all this within a compact, historic setting, as described on the municipality of Haarlem page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €789,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 22% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose 21%, from €652,000 to €789,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 2% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk and heat stress are both indicated as medium.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including CDB Makelaars 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.
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About Raamvest 27, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €960,000 is 22% above the WOZ value of €789,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 21%, from €652,000 to €789,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms across three floors, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 118 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 107 m². The plot measures 85 m². There is a rear garden facing northeast and a roof terrace.
What does the energy label E mean for this property?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 2% of properties show an elevated pile-rot risk. The home was built in 1885, before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to area-level data from 2022. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at 162 metres, with Ekoplaza at 203 metres. The Cruquiusschool primary school is 334 metres away, and the Dreefschool is 418 metres. Huisartsenpraktijk Naarden is the nearest GP at 376 metres, and Apotheek Klinkhamer is at 408 metres.
How is the public transport from this location?
Bus stops are close by: Haarlem, Stadsschouwburg at 226 metres with line 250, and Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein at 249 metres with lines including 3, 80, 250, 255, 340, 341, 346, 356, 568, 680 and N80. Haarlem train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in the Vijfhoek?
Residents give the Vijfhoek an average score of 8.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says it's a very pleasant neighbourhood where everyone knows each other, with shops and restaurants just around the corner. Another mentions paddleboarding in the summer and nice parks. A third notes that pet waste at the doorstep is a downside.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €8,136, based on the agent's listed living area of 118 m². The average asking price per m² in the Vijfhoek is €6,909. The asking price of €960,000 is about 22% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €788,663.
What type of property is this?
This is a terraced canal house, a grachtenpand, built in 1885. It's a between-woning, meaning it's attached on both sides. The agent describes the setting as being on the water, in the centre, with a free view. The home has been listed since 24 August 2026.
