Buying a home in Oud Borger, Borger.
Oud Borger is the heart of a small village where you actually know your neighbours, not just live near them. The homes here are mostly 1930s and 1950s builds, solid and affordable, with plenty of space around your property. You're surrounded by farmland and woodland, so you feel genuinely rural without needing to drive hours for anything. Borger's centre is walkable, and you have what you need without city chaos.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Oud Borger
Pros:
- Quiet, rural setting with plenty of space around houses and gardens
- Close to the Hunze river and walking paths in the surrounding area
- Cheaper than urban areas; more square metres for your money
- Strong village community with local events and active associations
Cons:
- Limited public transport; you depend on a car for daily shopping and commuting to work
- No supermarket in Oud Borger itself; nearest shops in Borger centre (a few kilometres away)
- Little to no nightlife; restaurants and cafés are scarce
- Ageing neighbourhood with few young families and limited school facilities in the immediate area
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Borger-Odoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.16
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 111
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 14
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
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 Oud Borger offer?
Borger puts you among farmland and open countryside, where homes typically come with more space than you'd find in the city. It's a place where neighbors know each other, and you're ten minutes from proper nature. The village center has what you need day-to-day, and Groningen is close if you want more. Many houses here are converted farmsteads or 1970s builds with real potential, so there's room to shape something of your own.
Buying agent in Oud Borger
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Housing market Oud Borger
In Borger, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, 16 homes sold, compared to 14 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 439,000 euros last quarter to 490,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 3,422 euros to 3,492 euros. The average list price increased from 418,000 euros last quarter to 457,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values.
Updated: June 2026
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