Buying a home in Fivelpoort, Appingedam.
Fivelpoort is where Appingedam's working waterfront meets everyday living. You'll find modest, practical homes—many from the mid-20th century, sturdy and often updated—scattered along quiet streets that actually connect to shops and schools without fuss. The Fivelrivier runs close by, and locals here aren't the weekend-getaway type; they're people who chose this neighbourhood because it works. Your neighbours tend to be straightforward, rooted types who've been here a while.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Fivelpoort
Pros:
- Waterfront location on the Ems river with direct views and potential for water-based leisure
- Quiet, small-scale residential area without the noise and congestion of larger cities
- Direct train connection to Groningen (15 minutes) via Appingedam station
- Close to the Onlanden nature reserve for cycling and walking routes
Cons:
- Limited local amenities; most shopping and services require a trip to central Appingedam or Groningen
- Small population means fewer social institutions, restaurants, and cultural venues within the neighborhood itself
- Car-dependent for anything beyond daily basics and the train station
- Winter storms can pose flooding risk due to proximity to water and flat terrain
Finding a home in Appingedam
For the current quarter to date, the median recorded sale price in Appingedam is €435,000, based on an incomplete period. Use it as a reference for the available sales and compare a home’s asking price and features with similar recent sales.
Asking prices and sale prices in Appingedam
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes in Appingedam with similar characteristics. The median selling price for the previous full quarter is only a reference for the recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Appingedam
Buying a home in Appingedam? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 477,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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