Buying a home in Olingermeeden, Appingedam.
Olingermeeden is a quiet residential area on Appingedam's edge where you'll find mostly owner-occupied homes from the 1980s and 90s, with gardens and street parking. You're close enough to walk into the centre for shops and cafés, but far enough back that you escape the noise. The neighborhood has a steady, unpretentious feel—young families and people who've stayed put for years live here. If you work in the industrial zone nearby or commute by train (the station is just ten minutes away), the location works in your favor.
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What to consider when buying in Olingermeeden
Pros:
- Small-town feel with genuine community; you'll recognize faces at the Albert Heijn on the main shopping street
- Direct access to the Eemshaven industrial area for jobs—many residents work locally without commuting
- Quiet residential streets with older single-family homes and reasonable plot sizes
- Close to Appingedam town center (10-minute walk) where schools, library, and municipal services are located
Cons:
- Limited public transport: no train station in Appingedam itself; nearest rail is Sauwerd (5 km away) with infrequent service to Groningen
- Aging housing stock means higher maintenance costs; many homes need roof, boiler, or window updates
- Small-town isolation: no supermarket chains beyond the basics; specialist shopping requires driving to Groningen (20 km)
- Declining population and aging demographics in the wider Eemsdelta municipality; fewer young families moving in
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Eemsdelta
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.10
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 44
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 2
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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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