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)
- 24.81
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 358
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 59
- Violence and threats
- 26
- Vandalism and public order
- 42
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 Monster
Choose homes in Monster that match 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 Monster
Check the asking price against recent sales of similar homes in Monster, considering features such as size, location and condition. The area's median selling price is a broad reference, not the value of a specific home.
The wider housing market in Monster
Buying a home in Monster? The median sale price was around €468,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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