Buying a home in Kust Monster, Monster.

Monster pulls you close to the Westland greenhouses but away from their buzz—you're in a real residential neighborhood where families have been putting down roots for decades. The houses here are solid, mostly post-war villas and bungalows with decent gardens; they're not trendy, just reliable. You've got the beach at Ter Heijde within a 10-minute cycle, and the weekly market still feels like the thing everyone stops by for. Your neighbors work in horticulture, small trades, or commute to The Hague; there's no pretense about it.

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What to consider when buying in Kust Monster

Pros:

  • Quiet, low-rise residential area with single-family homes and room to breathe—no high-density development or apartments stacked on top of each other
  • Direct train access to The Hague Central (Den Haag Centraal) and Rotterdam in under 20 minutes via Monster station
  • Surrounded by actual working greenhouses and farmland (Westland's core business), not parks pretending to be nature
  • Below-average property prices compared to similar suburbs closer to The Hague

Cons:

  • You live in a small town with a single main street (Zeestraat); shopping and dining options are thin
  • Greenhouse operations mean dust, plastic sheeting, and occasional chemical odors depending on wind direction
  • No secondary school in Monster itself; families rely on bussing to Wateringen or Naaldwijk
  • Flood risk is real—the area sits below sea level, and dike maintenance is ongoing concern

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 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 whether the asking price is in line with recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Monster. Treat the area’s median as context only, not as the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Monster

Buying a home in Monster? The median sale price was around €473,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes before making your choice.

Updated: September 2026

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