Binnenstad, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis 1880s terraced house on the Witte Herenstraat sits right in the heart of the city. With 90 m² of living space and a small 49 m² plot, it's a classic Dutch canal-house style home. The C energy label is typical for a property of this age. At €675,000, the price is in line with the market, terraced houses in Haarlem sell for a median of €590,000, but this one is above average in size.
Binnenstad is the historic core of Haarlem, with 3,285 residents and a very high address density of 5,966 per km². It's a lively, urban area where most homes are apartments (80%) and many households are singles (1,105 out of 1,930). One resident describes it as "Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here." The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes (398), but the resident review score is a perfect 10.0. Based on one review, it's clearly appreciated. The Binnenstad neighbourhood is popular for its central location.
For daily groceries, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. There's also a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is on your doorstep, and IKC De Argonauten is a five-minute walk. The area is packed with restaurants, the nearest is just 0.1 km away, and a library is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Haarlem offers all urban amenities within easy reach.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Mooijekind Vleut Makelaars and Funda. The asking price reflects the location and historic character of the property.
Details of this home
Witte Herenstraat 21, Haarlem
Excellent · 1 resident
Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here
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About Witte Herenstraat 21, Haarlem
The asking price of €675,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €590,000, but the home is larger than average (90 m² vs 97 m² average for sold homes). The average price per m² in Binnenstad is €7,810, so this home works out to €7,500 per m², slightly below the neighbourhood average. Given the historic character and central location, the price is in line with the market.
The home has energy label C, which is typical for a house built in 1880. Label C means reasonable energy efficiency, you can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as modern homes. In the neighbourhood, 28.9% of homes have label C, while 39.5% have a lower label (D or below).
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities.
The Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem (secondary school) is just 196 m away, on your doorstep. For primary education, IKC De Argonauten is 397 m away (a five-minute walk), and Openbare Basisschool De Peppelaer is 664 m away (a ten-minute walk). There are also several other schools within a short distance.
An Albert Heijn is 216 m away (just around the corner), and another Albert Heijn plus a Dekamarkt are 289 m away (a couple of streets away). A Jumbo is 401 m away (a five-minute walk). So daily shopping is very convenient.
The neighbourhood recorded 398 total crimes, which is relatively high for a city centre. However, the resident review score is a perfect 10.0, and the single review describes it as "Cosy" with "lots of greenery." As with any central urban area, it's busy but generally well-liked by those who live there.
The plot is 49 m², but the listing does not mention a garden. The home is a terraced house in the city centre, so outdoor space may be limited to a small courtyard or none at all. You would need to check the listing or visit to confirm.
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