Buying a home in Haarlem
Local figures from our calculators — updated to the 2026 rules.
Price per m²
€ 6,211
city average
Average overbid
6.8%
above asking price
Example home (100 m²)
€ 621.000
at the city average
Net monthly payment
€ 2.169
3.5% · 30 yr annuity
Municipal charges
€ 1.107
per year (2-person household)
What does a home in Haarlem cost per month?
For an example home of 100 m² at the city average (€ 621.000), fully financed at 3.5% over 30 years (annuity):
Gross per month
€ 2.789
Net per month
€ 2.169
after interest deduction
Buyer's costs
€ 18.141
above €555,000 — no exemption
Calculate it for your own price and income with the mortgage calculator and the buyer's costs calculator.
Prices and overbidding per neighbourhood
The spread within Haarlem is large: from € 5.550/m² in Schalkwijk to € 6.850/m² in Centrum.
| Neighbourhood | Price per m² | Overbidding |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum | € 6,850 | 7.3% |
| Oude Stad | € 6,650 | 7.1% |
| Kleverpark | € 6,450 | 6.9% |
| Zuidwest | € 6,300 | 6.5% |
| Haarlem-Oost | € 6,150 | 6.4% |
| Noord | € 6,000 | 6.3% |
| Schalkwijk | € 5,550 | 5.8% |
Want an indicative bidding range for a specific neighbourhood, including how much own money a bid requires? Use the bidding guide.
Property tax (OZB) & municipal charges in Haarlem
For the example home (WOZ ≈ 95% of € 621.000), two-person household, 2026 rates:
OZB
€ 397
Waste
€ 523
Sewerage
€ 187
Total per year
€ 1.107≈ € 92/mo
Compare with other municipalities and your own household size in the municipal charges calculator.