Buying a home in Centrum-Appingedam, Appingedam.
In Centrum-Appingedam you're living in a former harbour town where 17th-century canal houses still shape the streetscape. The homes here are characterful: narrow facades, wooden shutters, many with traces of their shipyard past. Your neighbours are a mix of families with deep roots and newcomers drawn to the place's quieter rhythm. The centre is compact and walkable, with bakeries and cafés where faces repeat, and the Eems river is a short walk away for anyone who loves water.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Centrum-Appingedam
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Groningen Centraal (12 minutes), ideal for commuters
- Historic city centre with well-preserved 17th-century buildings and characteristic hanging kitchens overlooking the water
- Close to Reitdieppark and the Eems river for walks and cycling
- Affordable house prices compared to Groningen centre
Cons:
- Limited choice of restaurants and cafés outside the tourist season
- Heavy tourism in the centre creates congestion and parking pressure in summer
- Limited supermarket options; Albert Heijn and Jumbo are not in the centre itself
- Unemployment and income disadvantage in parts of Appingedam are higher than provincial average
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Eemsdelta
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 51.39
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 139
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 15
- Violence and threats
- 17
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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 Centrum-Appingedam offer?
Appingedam is a former harbor town where 17th-century canal houses still define the streetscape—many now converted into modern homes. You'll find families and couples here who value quiet, yet you're only 15 minutes from Groningen for work and going out. The Eems river is there if you sail, and the town center is small enough to walk around. House prices are noticeably lower than the city, and you get more space for your money.
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Housing market Centrum-Appingedam
In Appingedam, the real estate market saw 29 homes sold this quarter, compared to 22 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 383,000 euros, down from 391,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter decreased from 3,043 euros to 2,927 euros. The average list price also went from 377,000 euros last quarter to 363,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5,000 euros higher than last year, reflecting a stable market despite the recent price adjustments.
Updated: June 2026
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