Burgwal, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 18th-century terraced house on Spaarnwouderstraat sits in the oldest part of Haarlem, where the streets hum with life and the buildings tell stories. With 143 m² of living space, it is substantially larger than most homes in the area. The price of €895,000 is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €684,332, which reflects the extra space and the sought-after location. For context, terraced houses in Haarlem vary widely in price and size.
Burgwal is a small, historic neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Based on five reviews, residents are proud of their surroundings. One resident says: "Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing." Another notes: "Lovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired." The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages. For more details, see the neighbourhood Burgwal page.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, just 140 metres away. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets further. The Franciscus Xaveriusschool and Veronica Jenaplanschool are both within a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is about ten minutes away on foot. The municipality Haarlem offers a rich cultural scene, with restaurants and a park within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via several channels, including Spaarneduin and Funda.
Details of this home
Spaarnwouderstraat 120, Haarlem
Good · 5 residents
Have lived here since 1992, still think it's a beautiful neighbourhood, but social contacts are decreasing.
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood to live in, old part of the city. Cleaning and greenery leave something to be desired.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 33 years and I still walk around proudly at how beautiful the neighbourhood is, but connections and social contacts have deteriorated in the last few years, partly due to the "inbreeding" and greater differences between rich and poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years, nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 32 years. Pleasant neighbourhood in itself. Could do with a bit more attention now and then, e.g. emptying containers.
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Data from Burgwal
48 within 5 km
102 within 5 km
About Spaarnwouderstraat 120, Haarlem
The asking price is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €684,332, but the home is also 43% larger than the typical 100 m² in Burgwal. Given the historic character, central location, and generous floor area, the price is on the high side but reflects the home's unique qualities.
The home has energy label C. This is a reasonable rating for a house built in 1750. In the neighbourhood, about 27% of homes have label C, while 22% have label D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could help.
Residents describe Burgwal as a beautiful, historic neighbourhood with a strong sense of pride. However, some note that social contacts have decreased over the years and that cleanliness and greenery could be better. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses and many single-person households.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Franciscus Xaveriusschool (373 m), Veronica Jenaplanschool (425 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Kring (540 m). For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is 836 m away.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km from the home, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride.
In the most recent data, there were 159 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Given the dense urban setting, this is not unusually high, but it is worth being aware of your surroundings.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgwal
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