Buying a home in Fivelzigt, Delfzijl.

Fivelzigt sits on the edge of Delfzijl's working waterfront, where you'll find solid post-war houses alongside newer builds on quieter streets. Your neighbours tend to be families and practical types who've chosen the area for its affordability and genuine community feel—not for Instagram appeal. The North Sea dikes are a short walk away, and sailing culture runs through the place. You're close enough to Groningen for work but far enough that you're not paying city prices.

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What to consider when buying in Fivelzigt

Pros:

  • Waterfront living with direct access to the Ems estuary; many homes have private moorings or easy boat launch
  • Quiet residential setting with low density, away from town centre noise
  • Close to Delfzijl station (15 mins walk) for direct trains to Groningen and connections to Amsterdam
  • Flat terrain ideal for cycling; direct route into town via Hoofdstraat

Cons:

  • Limited local amenities; supermarkets and restaurants are in central Delfzijl, not in Fivelzigt itself
  • Strong industrial presence nearby (Yara fertiliser plant, chemical companies along the Ems); prevailing winds often carry odour into the neighbourhood
  • Exposed location on the water means higher maintenance costs for properties and potential flooding risk during storm surge
  • Smaller resale market compared to larger Groningen neighbourhoods; property turnover is slow

Living environment

Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Eemsdelta

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
10.60
Total registered (12 mo)
16
Residential burglary
4
Theft
1
Violence and threats
1
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 August 2026

Finding a home in Delfzijl

In Delfzijl, 16 recorded sales in the previous full quarter had a median sale price of €301,725, while the median asking price was €270,000. These medians describe the recorded sales and listings, so compare the asking price and features of a home with similar recent sales.

Asking prices and sale prices in Delfzijl

Check the asking price against recent sales of similar homes in Delfzijl, considering factors such as home type, size and condition. The area's median selling price is a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Delfzijl

Buying a home in Delfzijl? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 302,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.

Updated: September 2026

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