Spionkopstraat 59

The asking price of €695,000 is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €495,444. However, this home is also 31% larger than the average (118 m² vs 90 m²) and has a good energy label B. The price per square metre works out at about €5,890, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,648 per m². So the price is on the high side, but the extra space and efficiency justify some of the premium.

De Goede Hoop is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, over 40% of residents are between 25 and 45. It has a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes, mostly pre-war terraced houses. The area is lively and diverse, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. The address density is very high, so it feels bustling and central.

The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.

There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Cirkel is 222 m away (a five-minute walk), and Liduinaschool is 671 m away (about ten minutes). For secondary education, ISK Haarlem is 656 m away. The neighbourhood has a good selection of primary schools.

Albert Heijn is just 363 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a few minutes. Vomar (463 m) and Aldi (559 m) are also within easy walking distance. For a larger shop, Dekamarkt is 782 m away.

The home has energy label B, which is above average for the neighbourhood, only about 27% of homes in De Goede Hoop have label B or better. Label B means the home is reasonably efficient, so heating costs should be manageable. The house was built in 1910, so the label B suggests it has been well insulated or modernised.

The plot is 78 m², which is typical for a terraced house in this area. The house itself has 118 m² of living space spread over several floors.

The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size of 78 m² suggests there may be some outdoor space. You would need to check the floor plan or contact the agent for details.