Generaalsbuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1910 terraced house on Reitzstraat sits in the lively Generaalsbuurt, a stone's throw from Haarlem's centre. With 85 m² of living space and a 75 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home. The energy label C means reasonable efficiency for a pre-war house. At €485,000, the asking price is in line with the average for terraced houses in Haarlem.
The Generaalsbuurt is a densely urban neighbourhood (over 4,000 addresses per km²) with a mix of singles and families. Most homes are pre-war, and over half are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available, but the area is known for its central location and lively streets. The neighbourhood Generaalsbuurt has a young population, with many residents in the 25-45 age bracket.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar and Aldi are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel, is a five-minute walk, while secondary schools are a ten-minute walk or so. The municipality Haarlem offers all urban amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including A1 Executive Estate, Funda and Pararius.
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Reitzstraat 51, Haarlem
Data from Generaalsbuurt
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About Reitzstraat 51, Haarlem
The asking price of €485,000 is close to the neighbourhood average of €497,231 and the median of €499,999. Given the 85 m² floor area and 75 m² plot, the price per m² (€5,706) is below the neighbourhood average of €7,305, which suggests it's priced keenly for the area.
The Generaalsbuurt is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It's popular with young adults and singles, though there are also families. The area has a mix of pre-war terraced houses and flats, and most homes are owner-occupied. With a train station 1.3 km away and plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, it's a convenient place to live.
The house has energy label C, which is typical for a pre-war home from 1910. While not the most efficient, it's better than many older houses. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could help reduce them further.
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel, about 268 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Liduinaschool and Willem van Oranjeschool. For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is about 550 metres away, and other secondary schools are around 1.7 km from the house.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km from the house, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam, Leiden or other cities straightforward.
Albert Heijn is just 334 metres away, so you can walk there in a few minutes. Vomar and Aldi are also within a 10-minute walk, at 528 and 597 metres respectively. For a wider selection, Dekamarkt is about 783 metres away.
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