Buying a home in Kamerlingswijk, Zwartemeer.
Kamerlingswijk is a quiet postwar neighbourhood where you'll find practical, solid brick homes built in the 1950s and 60s. The mood here is steady and family-oriented—neighbours who've lived here for decades keep the streets calm. You're on the edge of Zwartemeer's older centre, so it's a five-minute walk to the shops and the railway station. The main appeal is straightforward: affordable homes, reliable infrastructure, and a place where people actually know each other.
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What to consider when buying in Kamerlingswijk
Pros:
- Direct train access to Groningen (12 minutes) and eastbound to Germany via Winschoten line
- Proximity to Emmen Zoo and surrounding parkland means green space without driving far
- Quieter, more spacious feel compared to Emmen city centre; newer housing stock with modern insulation
- Lower property prices than comparable Dutch neighborhoods at similar distance from a city
Cons:
- Car dependency: limited local shops mean regular trips to central Emmen for groceries and services
- Zwartemeer itself is very small; nightlife, restaurants, and cultural activities require travel
- Drenthe winter weather and limited summer sunshine compared to western Netherlands
- Train frequency drops outside peak hours; evening and Sunday options are sparse
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Emmen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 17.18
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 53
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 5
- Violence and threats
- 13
- 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 Zwartemeer
Choose homes in Zwartemeer that fit your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Zwartemeer
To assess the asking price, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Zwartemeer. The median sale price for the recorded sales is not a valuation of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Zwartemeer
Buying a home in Zwartemeer? The median sale price was around €323,000 in the previous full quarter. When viewing a home, compare its living area and condition with similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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