Buying a home in Fivelpoort, Appingedam.
Fivelpoort is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find plenty of families with children, and that shapes the housing stock: mostly detached and semi-detached homes from the 1970s and 80s. You're close enough to Appingedam's town centre to reach the shops easily, yet the area has its own separate feel. What matters locally: direct access to the Fivelrivier and the green space around it makes this a natural draw for walkers and cyclists. House prices here stay genuinely affordable, which is something to appreciate.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Fivelpoort
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Groningen (8 minutes) via Appingedam station; ideal for commuters
- Plenty of 1960s–70s houses with spacious plots; you get more square metres for your money than in central Groningen
- Close to Appingedam town centre: supermarket, bakery, pharmacy all within walking distance
- Quiet, green surroundings with views of the Eems; not busy
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; for restaurants, cafés and cultural activities you depend on Groningen
- Much of the housing stock is dated and needs renovation; energy labels are often poor
- Fivelpoort is small and on the edge of Appingedam; no real neighbourhood feel with shops or gathering spots
- Employment outside education and care is scarce; most jobs are in Groningen or further afield
What does Fivelpoort 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.
Buying agent in Fivelpoort
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Housing market Fivelpoort
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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