A grand old terraced house in Haarlem's historic heart
This imposing terraced house sits on the Ridderstraat in Bakenes, one of Haarlem's oldest quarters, where the streets hum with the quiet rhythm of a city centre that has been lived in for centuries. With its 1890 facade and four floors, it is a home with real presence, and the asking price is €1,195,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, comes to €5,064, and the home is one of the larger offerings when compared with terraced houses in Haarlem.
Inside the house
The agent describes a spacious family home with seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over four floors, with a volume of 855 cubic metres. There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and the house is in full ownership. The insulation is partial, with a mix of double glazing, HR glazing and HR+ glazing, and heating comes from a combination of a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The living area is given as 236 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 118 m²; the plot is 92 m² in both. The energy label is D.
Life in Bakenes
Bakenes is a compact, historic neighbourhood where the streets are lined with old buildings and the Grote Markt is a short stroll away. Residents of the wider Oude Stad district give their living environment an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident, who has lived here since 1992, says it is still a beautiful neighbourhood, though social contacts are decreasing. Another describes it as a lovely old part of the city, adding that cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired. A third resident is full of praise: cosy, lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here. The neighbourhood counts about 2,085 inhabitants, and most homes here were built before 1945. For a closer look at what the Bakenes neighbourhood has to offer, the data paints a picture of a well-established urban community.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dekamarkt and an AH to go just around the corner. For schools, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is a five-minute walk away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kring is a couple of streets further. The GP practice Nassaulaan is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Centraal Haarlem is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Nassaulaan and Koudenhorn are a couple of streets away, with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, and line 15 respectively. Haarlem station, with its many bus connections and the train station, is a five-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Haarlem, a city known for its historic centre and cultural life.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €869,000. The asking price is 38% above this value, and over the past five years the WOZ value has risen. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data shows that noise from road, rail and air traffic is below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that a small percentage of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including the agent Haarlemsche Huizen Makelaars.
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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 Ridderstraat 20, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,195,000 is 38% above the WOZ value of €869,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a fact to be aware of, but it does not in itself say anything about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over four floors. There is a balcony and a roof terrace. The living area is listed as 236 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 118 m². The plot is 92 m². The house is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the insulation is partial, with double glazing, HR glazing and HR+ glazing, and heating is via a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the house was built in 1890, before 1970, and that a small percentage of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest amenities?
Albert Heijn is at 68 metres, with Dekamarkt and AH to go within 500 metres. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is at 351 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Kring at 422 metres. The GP practice Nassaulaan is at 317 metres, and the pharmacy Apotheek Centraal Haarlem at 618 metres. Haarlem train station is at 466 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Bakenes is a historic neighbourhood in the old city of Haarlem. Residents of the wider Oude Stad district give their living environment an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says it is a beautiful neighbourhood, though social contacts are decreasing. Another mentions that cleaning and greenery could be better. The neighbourhood has about 2,085 inhabitants.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,195,000 is 78% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €673,172. The average living area in the neighbourhood is 88 m², while this home is listed at 236 m², which is 168% larger. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €5,064.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Nassaulaan and Koudenhorn are within 320 metres, with lines 2, 3, 73, 568, 569 and N80, and line 15 respectively. Haarlem station, at 466 metres, offers many bus connections and train services.
