Buying a home in Genum, Ginnum.
In Genum you're buying into a quiet village where farmsteads and countryside still shape the landscape. The homes here tend toward traditional Frisian character—solid builds that have weathered centuries—mixed with more recent family houses on spacious plots. You'll be surrounded by open fields and water, with Dokkum's amenities only a short drive away. The kind of place where you know your neighbours because there simply aren't that many of them.
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Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Noardeast-Fryslân
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 10.56
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 19
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 1
- Violence and threats
- 0
- Vandalism and public order
- 1
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 Ginnum
Ginnum is a quiet village in the northeast of Friesland where you'll mostly find traditional farmhouses and rural properties spread across open countryside. Your neighbours are working farmers and long-time residents who value peace over bustle. The Waddenzee is within reach for water sports and cycling, and you're positioned nicely between the cultural pull of Dokkum and the wider Friesland network. This is where you go if you want space, genuine quiet, and room to breathe.
Asking prices and sale prices in Ginnum
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The wider housing market in Ginnum
In Ginnum, the real estate market shows a slight shift. Last quarter, 118 homes sold, compared to 115 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 350,000 euros to 353,000 euros. The average transaction price per square meter went from 2,989 euros to 3,009 euros. The average list price rose from 350,000 euros to 354,000 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5,000 euros higher than last year, reflecting a stable market with modest price adjustments.
Updated: April 2026
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