Buying a home in Kijlen, 2e Exloërmond.
Kijlen is a quiet neighbourhood where you'll find detached homes and bungalows, often with land around them. You're genuinely in the Drenthe countryside here, with plenty of space and little traffic. Your neighbours are typically people who chose this spot deliberately for the peace and nature. Groningen city is a thirty-minute drive, so you have distance without isolation.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Kijlen
Pros:
- Quiet, rural setting with plenty of space around houses and gardens
- Close to Borger-Odoorn centre (about 3 km), reachable by bike
- Good road access to Emmen via the N34, roughly 15 minutes' drive
- Mostly detached and semi-detached homes with large plots
Cons:
- No direct bus service; you depend on a car or bike
- Limited shops and services on-site; everything is in Borger-Odoorn or Emmen
- Little to no nightlife in the immediate area
- Tiny village; no schools, doctors, or daily amenities within walking distance
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Borger-Odoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 11.06
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 25
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Theft
- 1
- Violence and threats
- 9
- Vandalism and public order
- 6
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Kijlen offer?
In 2e Exloërmond you're living in a village where your neighbours still grow their own vegetables and everyone says hello. Most homes date from the 1930s through 1970s: solid, spacious, with plenty of land around them. You're genuinely out in the Drenthe countryside here, with forest and farmland within walking distance. The supermarket and school are in nearby Borger, just a few kilometres away. This is for someone who wants quiet without feeling completely cut off.
Buying agent in Kijlen
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Housing market Kijlen
In 2e Exloërmond, the real estate market shows stability with 5 homes sold this quarter, the same as last quarter. The average transaction price went from 326,000 euros last quarter to 349,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 2,585 euros to 3,062 euros. The average list price increased from 306,000 euros to 327,000 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: June 2026
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