Buying a home in Oling, Appingedam.
Oling is the quieter side of Appingedam where you'll find mostly families and older homes, not the busy town centre. You're close to the Eems river and the landscape is genuinely open—lots of green, lots of sky. The neighbourhood itself is small and straightforward; you know your neighbours and you don't pass ten shops just to grab groceries. If you don't need the bustle and prefer more space around you, this works well.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Oling
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Groningen Centraal via Appingedam station (approximately 20 minutes)
- Plenty of detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; not the typical row-house setup
- Quiet, residential area without heavy through-traffic
- Close to Reitdieppark and walking routes along the water
Cons:
- Limited shops and restaurants within Oling itself; you'll depend on Appingedam centre or Groningen
- Little to no nightlife or entertainment venues in the immediate area
- Car dependency for groceries and activities outside the neighbourhood
- Smaller, more isolated neighbourhood without the scale and amenities of a larger city
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Eemsdelta
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 11.54
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 36
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 3
- 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 Oling 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 Oling
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Housing market Oling
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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