Buying a home in Maaldrift, Wassenaar.
Maaldrift puts you in suburban quiet without sacrificing real access to The Hague—it's a 15-minute bike ride to the centre, or a straight shot on tram 7. You'll find mostly single-family homes from the 1960s and 70s, with gardens that actually give you space to breathe. The neighbourhood draws families and professionals who value the calm, but it's not sleepy; the Veluwe-style sand dunes and lakes nearby mean plenty of people out walking and cycling year-round. Wassenaar's municipal services are tight, and schools here have solid reputations, which is why it's consistently full.
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What to consider when buying in Maaldrift
Pros:
- Large detached houses with gardens on spacious plots; most homes here are built on 500–1000 m² lots, not the cramped urban norm
- Direct access to Meijendel nature reserve and Wassenaarse Slag forest—genuine walking and cycling routes without crossing busy roads
- Quiet residential setting; Maaldrift has almost no through-traffic, with Zeestraat as the only main artery
- Good train connection: Wassenaar station is a 10-minute cycle ride, with direct links to Den Haag Centraal and beyond
- Strong primary schools within walking distance, including OBS De Toermalijn and similar local options
Cons:
- Car dependency; there's no real local shopping. Groceries mean cycling or driving to Wassenaar village or elsewhere
- Social life centers on families and established circles; newcomers report it takes real effort to break in
- High property taxes and maintenance costs; large houses on big plots aren't cheap to run
- Limited evening entertainment within the neighborhood itself; restaurants and cafés are sparse
- School places are competitive; popular schools fill up quickly in this family-heavy area
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Wassenaar
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 40.65
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 813
- Residential burglary
- 44
- Theft
- 106
- Violence and threats
- 67
- Vandalism and public order
- 74
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 Wassenaar
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Asking prices and sale prices in Wassenaar
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The wider housing market in Wassenaar
Buying a home in Wassenaar? The median sale price was around € 825,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar properties.
Updated: September 2026