








Light 3-Room Apartment with West Balcony in Haarlem Frans Halsbuurt
Key Features
Description
Located in the central area of Haarlem, specifically within the Frans Halsbuurt neighborhood, this three-room apartment is presented on the market. The property is situated on the third floor, which is also the top floor of a well-maintained and small-scale apartment complex. The address is Schoterweg 31-E. The living area provided by this apartment is 49 square meters. The apartment is classified as having three rooms, which includes two bedrooms. The property features a balcony facing west, allowing residents to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun.
The location of the apartment is described as excellent. It is within walking distance of the Cronjé shopping street and the NS Station Haarlem. The proximity to the station is a significant advantage for commuters, with the listing noting a travel time of approximately three minutes on foot to the station and a fifteen-minute journey to Amsterdam Central. The accessibility to major cities is further supported by the nearby exit roads towards Amsterdam and Schiphol. For daily necessities, the Cronjéstraat offers a diverse range of shops, specialty stores, and catering establishments. Larger shopping trips can be done at the Spaarneboog shopping center, which is also located nearby. The area is further characterized by the presence of schools, playgrounds, and green parks, all within walking distance of the property.
The apartment complex was built in 1981 and features a flat roof covered with bituminous roofing. The specific type of apartment is a gallery flat, known in Dutch as a portiekflat. The building includes an entrance on the ground floor with a hall, mailboxes, and a doorbell panel. The apartment itself is accessible via the stairs to the third floor. Upon entering the apartment on the third floor, one enters a hall where the meter cupboard is located. From this hall, one accesses the light living room with an open kitchen. The large windows in the living room ensure a pleasant amount of natural light throughout the day.
At the rear of the apartment are the two well-sized bedrooms. These bedrooms are adjacent to the balcony. The balcony spans the entire width of the rear of the apartment and faces west. This orientation makes it a suitable space to enjoy the sun during the latter part of the day. The bathroom in the apartment is equipped with a shower, a toilet, a sink, a radiator for heating, and mechanical ventilation.
Technical aspects of the property include the presence of HR+ glass throughout the apartment. The heating and hot water are provided by a central heating boiler, specifically an Intergas gas-fired boiler from 2026. The ownership of the boiler is included with the property. The energy label of the apartment is C, which indicates a reasonable level of energy efficiency for a building of this age. The apartment has a volume of 167 cubic meters.
In addition to the living space on the third floor, there is external storage available. On the ground floor, at the rear of the complex, there is a private, locked storage unit measuring 8 square meters. This space is ideal for storing bicycles or other items. There is also an internal other indoor space of 2 square meters. The building bound outdoor space consists of the 5 square meter balcony.
The Owners Association, or Vereniging van Eigenaren (VvE), is active and registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK). The service costs for the apartment are 95 euros per month. The VvE has a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance. Annual meetings are held.
Regarding parking, the listing indicates that parking is possible at the rear of the apartment on a green area for free, or by permit. This provides options for residents with a vehicle. The delivery of the property is in consultation. The asking price is 315000 euros, costs to be paid by the buyer (kosten koper). The asking price per square meter is 6429 euros. The status of the property is available. The cadastral designation is HAARLEM G 3563. The property is offered as full ownership.

