Buying a home in Fivelmonde, Delfzijl.
Fivelmonde is where you land when you head west from Delfzijl's center, a quiet residential neighborhood full of families and detached homes from the seventies and eighties. The area sits right against the water, so you get real space and light here. Neighbors tend to know each other, and you're quick to reach the polder or get out on the water if that appeals to you. Shops and schools are within walking distance, and Delfzijl's harbor with its shipyard is just a few kilometers away.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Fivelmonde
Pros:
- Direct access to the Eems river: water recreation and genuine waterfront views from your home
- Quiet, low building density: plenty of space around your property, no busy streets
- Cheaper than comparable homes in Groningen city (20 km away)
- Flat cycling route to Delfzijl centre and station is direct and straightforward
Cons:
- You depend on a car or bike: no local supermarket or pharmacy in Fivelmonde itself
- Delfzijl as a whole is shrinking: fewer jobs, fewer cultural activities than larger cities
- Limited train service: only a few trains per hour to Groningen, not ideal for commuters
- Industrial area across the Eems can bring smoke and noise depending on wind direction
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Eemsdelta
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 12.58
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 19
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 1
- Violence and threats
- 2
- Vandalism and public order
- 2
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 Fivelmonde offer?
Delfzijl is a working port town where you can actually see things happening. Most homes date from the 1950s through 1980s, solidly built and affordable, with plenty of family houses that have gardens. Your neighbours aren't just tourists or commuters—it's a real mix of people who work here, raise families, and get on with life. The harbour and shipyards give the place its character, and you have everything you need within reach, without needing to travel to a bigger city.
Buying agent in Fivelmonde
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Housing market Fivelmonde
In Delfzijl, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 52, compared to 41 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 317,000 euros, compared to 305,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 2,784 euros last quarter to 2,751 euros this quarter. The average list price this quarter was 297,000 euros, compared to 296,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: June 2026
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