Buying a home in Ericasestraat, Erica.
Ericasestraat sits in Erica, a quiet, residential pocket of Emmen where you'll find mostly family homes from the mid-20th century—solid brick with modest gardens. Your neighbours here are people who've chosen steadiness over buzz; families, retirees, people who like to know the street. The surrounding woodland offers real breathing room, and Emmen's town centre with its shops and services is a short drive away. It's the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Ericasestraat
Pros:
- Direct access to the Reitdiepzone, where warehouses and light industry mean jobs are nearby without a long commute
- Erica's town center with supermarket, pharmacy, and medical services is a short walk or cycle ride away
- Quieter than central Emmen, so you get lower property prices and less traffic noise
- Railway station in walking distance for connections to Groningen and beyond
Cons:
- Limited nightlife or cultural venues; the nearest cinema and decent restaurants are in central Emmen
- Reitdiepzone industrial sites nearby mean occasional truck traffic and no view appeal
- Erica has been shrinking; empty properties and closed shops are visible signs
- Job market outside the industrial zone is thin—most people commute out for professional work
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Emmen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.95
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 71
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 6
- Violence and threats
- 12
- Vandalism and public order
- 7
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 Erica
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical details such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Erica
To assess whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Erica. The area's median is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Erica
Buying a home in Erica? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 440,000. When comparing a home, check its living area, condition and other characteristics against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026