Buying a home in Buitengebied Monster, Monster.
This is farming country on the edge of The Hague's suburban sprawl, where you'll find detached homes on generous plots rather than terraced housing. The Westland greenhouses dominate the landscape, so you're surrounded by functioning agriculture, not just visiting it on weekends. You're close enough to catch a train into The Hague, but far enough that life moves differently here. Most neighbours have been around for years and know the land they live on. Quiet, genuinely rural, and popular with people who want space but not isolation.
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What to consider when buying in Buitengebied Monster
Pros:
- Direct access to the Westland greenhouses and flower auction; if you work in horticulture or distribution, your commute can be walking distance
- Flat, open landscape with wide-open views; no tall buildings blocking the horizon
- Lower property prices than suburbs closer to The Hague or Rotterdam
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through traffic
Cons:
- No train station; closest is Monster station 3 km away, reachable by bike or local bus
- Car-dependent for most errands; the N211 cuts through the area and dominates traffic patterns
- Limited walkable services; nearest supermarket or café often requires a short drive
- Flood risk in winter; parts of the polder sit below sea level and drainage systems occasionally overwhelm during heavy rain
- Isolation in winter months; the flat, grey landscape offers little to do beyond your own garden
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Westland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.64
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 370
- Residential burglary
- 17
- Theft
- 54
- Violence and threats
- 33
- Vandalism and public order
- 44
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Monster
Choose homes that fit your needs, and compare their living area, layout and condition. Recent sales of similar homes can also help you consider a suitable asking price.
Asking prices and sale prices in Monster
To judge how the asking price compares, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Monster. The area's median sale price is a useful reference, but it does not determine the value of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Monster
Buying a home in Monster? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €533,000. Compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes to see how it measures up.
Updated: September 2026