Buying a home in Solwerd, Appingedam.
Solwerd sits in Appingedam's quieter eastern reaches, where you'll find a mix of 1970s-80s family homes and newer infills on generous plots. The neighbourhood feels genuinely residential—neighbours tend to stay put, and you're close enough to walk into the town centre but far enough to escape the bustle. You've got good schools nearby and the Ems embankment is right there if you want to cycle. Parking and space aren't a fight here the way they are closer to the water.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Solwerd
Pros:
- Five minutes on foot to Appingedam station; direct trains to Groningen (16 min) and Leeuwarden (45 min).
- Quiet residential area with detached and semi-detached family homes, mostly built 1960s–1990s.
- Close to the Eems riverfront and the historic town centre of Appingedam with its famous hanging kitchens.
- Schools (Solwerd Primary, others nearby) within walking distance.
- Affordable compared to Groningen city proper.
Cons:
- Limited local shops and restaurants; you'll go to Appingedam centre or Groningen for daily needs.
- Small-town feel means fewer cultural venues and nightlife.
- Car-dependent for most non-train journeys.
- Winter flooding risk: the Eems valley is low-lying; check municipality flood maps before committing.
- Population aging; fewer young professionals moving in.
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Eemsdelta
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 26.58
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 126
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 10
- Violence and threats
- 20
- Vandalism and public order
- 23
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Appingedam
Choose homes that fit your needs and compare listings carefully. Check the living area, layout and condition, and look at recorded sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Appingedam
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of similar homes in Appingedam, considering features such as type, size and condition. The area's median is a broad reference, not the value of the home you are considering.
The wider housing market in Appingedam
Buying a home in Appingedam? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 462,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area, condition and other characteristics with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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