Homes for sale in Monster, Westland

What does a home in Monster cost?

Monster is a village where most residents own their home: 69% of the more than 6,030 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 31% rented. The average WOZ value is €398,000, which is slightly below the municipal average of Westland (€424,000). This makes Monster one of the more affordable cores within the municipality. Looking at actual transactions over the past year, the average purchase price is €624,250 with an average living area of 137 m². The range is considerable: from €250,000 for a compact apartment to €1,900,000 for a spacious detached house near the dunes. In total, 20 homes changed hands. The supply mainly consists of terraced houses and semi-detached houses, supplemented by apartments in the centre and detached houses on the village outskirts. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and the average asking price at this moment.

Living in Monster: village character between greenhouses and coast

Monster is not a sleepy commuter village but a core with its own identity. It lies wedged between Westland's greenhouse horticulture and the North Sea coast at Ter Heijde. You notice that combination: on one hand, you have the agricultural countryside with greenhouses and ribbon development in the rural area, on the other hand, you can walk to the beach within twenty minutes via the coastal strip. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (over 4,300 residents), but with 2,190 households with children, it is clearly also a family village. On the district page of Monster, you can read what residents themselves think of it. Notably, residents appreciate the peace and village character but also indicate that amenities are somewhat more limited than in larger cores. One resident writes, for example: "You have everything you need daily here, but for extensive shopping, you go to The Hague or Delft."

In terms of daily amenities, you are well-served. In the centre area, you will find an Albert Heijn, a Jumbo, and various specialist shops along the Choorstraat and Kerkplein. For primary education, there are several schools, including De Ark and De Zilverreiger. Secondary school students usually go to ISW in Naaldwijk or Dalton in The Hague. Sports club Monster (football) and tennis club MLTC are the largest sports clubs, and swimming pool De Monsterse Slag is popular with families. Wilhelminapark offers a bit of greenery in the middle of the village.

Accessibility is reasonable but not spectacular. Monster does not have its own train station. The nearest stations are Hoek van Holland Strand (Metro E) and Den Haag Centraal, both about 15 to 20 minutes by car. Bus line 30 (Connexxion) connects Monster with 's-Gravenzande, Naaldwijk, and The Hague. By car, via the N211 and A20, you are quickly on the motorway towards Rotterdam or via the N220 to The Hague. Many Westlanders work locally in horticulture or logistics, which explains the short commuting distances. The labour participation rate of 68% fits that picture. Want to compare with other cores? Then also look at the housing supply in 's-Gravenzande or the market in Naaldwijk, both within a short distance.

For which buyers is Monster a good choice?

Families with children form a large group in Monster, and that is no coincidence. The combination of affordable family homes, primary schools within walking distance, and the proximity of beach and dunes makes it attractive for movers coming from The Hague or Rotterdam. Starters sometimes find buying an apartment in Monster feasible in the segment around €250,000 to €350,000, although supply is limited and you need to act quickly. Seniors (3,185 residents aged 65+) are well represented, especially in Grote Geest and Molenwijk. Be realistic: with 20 transactions per year, turnover is low, and overbidding occurs. In addition to the purchase price, budget for approximately 2% transfer tax and notary costs. If buying is not feasible now, also check rental homes in Monster as an interim solution. More information about living and life in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Westland.

Searching for a home in Monster via neighbourhood scores and reviews

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with real resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know which neighbourhood you are moving into. Compare Monster with nearby cores such as Wateringen or Maasdijk, or view the overall overview of homes for sale in Westland. This way, you make a well-considered choice.