Taanplaats 8
Oud Spaarndam, Haarlem
AreaA home by the water in Oud Spaarndam
This terraced house on Taanplaats 8 sits in Oud Spaarndam, a small village within the municipality of Haarlem. Built in 1890, it has a classic character and, according to the agent, enjoys an open view over the water. The asking price of €385,000 is on the high side compared with other terraced houses in Haarlem, especially given the modest living area. This listing does not state the energy label, so you will need to factor in unknown energy costs.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a terraced house with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 55 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The plot measures 48 m² according to both sources. The home has a front garden facing southwest, a central heating boiler, and is offered as freehold property. The agent notes it is a semi-detached family home with a volume of 200 m³.
Life in Oud Spaarndam
Oud Spaarndam is a compact village with around 600 residents, many of whom are older: 28% are 65 or over, and 31% are between 45 and 65. It is a quiet, rural spot, with an urbanity level of 5, meaning it is not urban at all. Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 73 reviews. One resident says: "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood." Another, however, notes a decline over 30 years, mentioning litter and a less pleasant atmosphere. A third simply calls it a "Nice neighbourhood." The village has a high share of owner-occupied homes (62%) and mostly single-family houses. For more context, see the Oud Spaarndam neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The primary school De Spaarneschool is just around the corner, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Spaarndam, is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, while a Dekamarkt and a PLUS are about a ten-minute walk or more. The pharmacy is further out, in Haarlem. Bus line 12 stops at IJdijk, right on your doorstep, and also at Visserseinde and Ds. J. Schardamstraat. The nearest train station is Santpoort Zuid, about 3.3 km away. The municipality of Haarlem offers further amenities and connections.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to public address-level risk data, the home is in an area with elevated foundation risk, partly because it was built in 1890 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, above the standard, while aircraft and industry noise are below their norms. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and current flood risk is also elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be 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 Regio Makelaars and Regio 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Taanplaats 8, Spaarndam Gem. Haarlem
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €385,000. Based on the agent's living area of 55 m², that works out to €7,000 per m². The price is on the high side compared with other terraced houses in Haarlem, especially given the modest size. There is no WOZ value available, so no comparison with the municipal valuation can be made.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 55 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The plot measures 48 m². There is a front garden facing southwest.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
This means the energy efficiency of the home is unknown, so you cannot estimate energy costs from a label. The home was built in 1890, which may suggest higher energy consumption, but no specific information is available.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. This is partly because the home was built in 1890 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 70% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of wood rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, and industry noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is also elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not a specific assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 413 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. A Dekamarkt is about 1.75 km away, and a PLUS is about 2 km away. There are 25 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Spaarneschool, just 182 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Other primary schools within a short distance include Koningin Emmaschool (1.7 km), De Dolfijn (1.8 km), and St. Bavo (2 km). There are 57 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 12 stops at IJdijk, just 33 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Other stops on the same line are at Visserseinde (289 m) and Ds. J. Schardamstraat (406 m). The nearest train station is Santpoort Zuid, about 3.3 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Oud Spaarndam is a small village with about 600 residents. It is not urban at all, with an urbanity level of 5. The population is older, with 28% aged 65 or over. Residents across the municipality of Haarlem give their living environment an average score of 7.29, but this is for the whole municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood. One resident says it is a "very nice and beautiful neighbourhood," while another notes a decline over the years.
