Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Vaartstraat sits in Haarlem's Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, a lively urban area with a dense street scene. Built in 1905, the home has 72 m² of living space and an 83 m² plot. The energy label is D, which means heating costs will be noticeable. At €485,000, the price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €468,500, but in line with the median of €455,000, a fair reflection of the market for mid-terrace houses in Haarlem.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a compact, urban neighbourhood with 2,745 residents. It's a mix of singles and couples, many households are one-person, and the average household size is 1.8. The area has a young feel: the largest age group is 25 to 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood has a very high density of addresses (5,108 per km²), so it's a bustling, city-like environment. For more context, see the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and another Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away. For fresh bread and morning coffee, you're set. There are several primary schools within walking distance, the Franciscus Xaveriusschool is a couple of streets away, and the Martin Luther Kingschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station a 15-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Haarlem.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Leef Makelaars.
Details of this home
Vaartstraat 11, Haarlem
Data from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt
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About Vaartstraat 11, Haarlem
The asking price of €485,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €468,500 and the median of €455,000. However, similar homes in the area have sold for an average of €482,897, so the price is in line with recent sales. The home is 72 m², which is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 83 m², but the plot of 83 m² is typical for a mid-terrace.
The energy label is D. This is less efficient than many homes in the neighbourhood, about 59% of homes for sale have label A or B. With label D, you can expect higher energy bills compared to a more modern home. It's worth checking the specific energy performance certificate for details on insulation and heating.
The Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is very urban, with a high density of shops and services. A Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk. The train station is a 15-minute walk away, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby. The area has a young, residential feel with many singles and couples.
In the most recent data, there were 143 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a moderate number for an urban area. The neighbourhood has a very high address density, which often correlates with higher crime figures, but it's not exceptionally high for a city centre-like location.
Homes that sold in the neighbourhood were on the market for an average of 31 days. This suggests a fairly active market, but not extremely fast. The current listing has 28 homes for sale, so there is some choice for buyers.
The neighbourhood has a young population, with the largest group aged 25 to 45. Many households are singles (810 out of 1,515 households), and the average household size is 1.8. There are also families with children (395 households) and older residents. It's a diverse mix, typical of a central urban area.
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