Living in Kunstschildersbuurt
Kunstschildersbuurt is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (30% houses).
At 8,203 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Haarlem is effectively Amsterdam's most beautiful suburb: historic streets, its own city identity, a 15-minute train into Amsterdam — and prices that reflect exactly that combination. Competition for period homes is intense.
The housing market in Kunstschildersbuurt
At €417,000 average WOZ value, Kunstschildersbuurt ranks 70 out of 96 Haarlem neighborhoods on price — 14% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Haarlem's cheapest buurt averages €263,000 and its priciest €1,309,000, so Kunstschildersbuurt sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2016: €168,000 · 2017: €166,000 · 2018: €213,000 · 2019: €247,000 · 2020: €279,000 · 2021: €324,000 · 2022: €344,000 · 2023: €404,000 · 2024: €402,000 · 2025: €417,000
The direction of the market: between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €168,000 to €417,000, up 148% — faster than the city as a whole (+126%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 31% of homes are owner-occupied, and 66% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Kunstschildersbuurt is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (33% of its 1,955 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. Households split into 48% singles and 30% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 55% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 5 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 1.8 km · library 0.4 km · 2 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 7 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (4 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 10-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.2 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Before you bid in Kunstschildersbuurt
Before you bid in Kunstschildersbuurt: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Beyond that, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kunstschildersbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Kunstschildersbuurt suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €417,000 (14% cheaper than most of Haarlem) and the neighborhood has 1,955 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Kunstschildersbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Kunstschildersbuurt, Haarlem is €417,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Kunstschildersbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
31% of homes in Kunstschildersbuurt are owner-occupied and 69% are rentals, of which 66% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Kunstschildersbuurt rising?
Between 2016 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Kunstschildersbuurt rose from €168,000 to €417,000 (+148%); Haarlem as a whole moved up 126% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Kunstschildersbuurt?
49% of homes in Kunstschildersbuurt were built before 2000 and 51% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Kunstschildersbuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Kunstschildersbuurt is 2.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Kunstschildersbuurt an expensive part of Haarlem?
No — homes here cost about 14% less than in most of Haarlem, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Kunstschildersbuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 30% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Kunstschildersbuurt?
Kunstschildersbuurt stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 27% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Haarlem
Closest in price — worth a look if Kunstschildersbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03920904) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.