Homes for sale in Wateringen, Westland
View the current supply of homes for sale in Wateringen, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and find a home that truly suits you.
What does a home cost in Wateringen?
Wateringen is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: 68% of the more than 6,600 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 32% rented. The average WOZ value is €415,000, slightly below the municipal average of €424,000 in Westland. This makes Wateringen relatively a fraction more accessible than some other cores in the municipality, although you hardly notice that in practice. In the past twelve months, 33 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €525,803, with a range from €275,000 to €1,200,000. The average living area of those sold homes was 113 m². Single-family homes dominate the supply, but there are also apartments and, in the rural area, more spacious detached homes. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Wateringen: village character between The Hague and the Westland
Wateringen lies exactly at the crossroads of two worlds. On one side, you have the greenhouse horticulture landscape of the Westland; on the other, you are a fifteen-minute bike ride from The Hague city centre. This gives the village a unique character: village-like enough to know your neighbours, but urban enough to never miss a thing. Residents on Buurtje.nl give Wateringen a remarkably high score of 9.1 out of 10. Especially on accessibility, sense of community, green spaces and education, residents score a 9.3. Resident Las sums it up succinctly: "Lovely neighbourhood, have lived here for 16.5 years and it's absolutely fine. Very good neighbourhood. And plenty of nature and amenities." That is no exaggeration.
The centre around the Herenstraat offers daily amenities: an Albert Heijn, bakery, pharmacy and various small specialist shops. There are cafés and a neighbourhood library. Resident Dessi specifically mentions the "neighbourhood library, cafés and shops" and appreciates that neighbourhood watch is active. Families are well-served for schools: primary schools such as De Kyckert and Het Kompas are in the neighbourhood, and for secondary education you can go to Naaldwijk or The Hague. Sports club VELO (football) and tennis club Wateringen are popular with young and old. Hofwijckpark and the green edges towards the rural area provide walking and cycling routes in the greenery.
In terms of accessibility, Wateringen is strong. Tram line 2 and bus line 23 connect you to The Hague Central in about 25 minutes. By car, via the N211 you are quickly on the A4 towards Amsterdam or Rotterdam. Den Haag Moerwijk train station is a few minutes' drive away. Within Wateringen, there are clear differences per neighbourhood. The centre area is compact and lively, while Suydervelt and Hofwijk and Oranjehof are somewhat newer and more spacious. On the neighbourhood page of Wateringen you will find all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data to compare the areas with each other.
Does Wateringen suit you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of over €525,000, buying a home in Wateringen is not for every first-time buyer. Those considering buying an apartment in Wateringen can enter the market at the lower end around €275,000, but supply is limited and overbidding occurs. Families with children form the largest group of households (2,765), and you notice that in the atmosphere and amenities. Movers and dual-income earners with a modal-plus income are best positioned here. Take into account additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. Seniors find a quiet environment with good amenities in Wateringen. If buying is not immediately possible, also check rental homes in Wateringen as an alternative.
Searching for owner-occupied homes in Wateringen and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews, so you not only find a home but also know what it is really like. Feel free to compare Wateringen with other cores in the municipality: check the supply in Naaldwijk, Monster or view all owner-occupied homes in Westland. Want to know more about the municipality? On the website of the municipality of Westland you will find information about zoning plans and permits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in Wateringen?
The average purchase price in Wateringen was €525,803 last year, based on 33 sold homes. Prices ranged from €275,000 to €1,200,000, depending on property type and size.
What is the WOZ value of a home in Wateringen?
The average WOZ value in Wateringen is €415,000. This is slightly below the municipal average of Westland (€424,000). The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and water board charges.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Wateringen?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary fees, valuation costs, and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. Expect around 4 to 6% in additional costs on top of the purchase price.
Is Wateringen suitable for families looking to buy a home?
Yes, Wateringen is popular with families. The largest group of households consists of families with children. There are several primary schools, sports clubs, and plenty of green space. Residents rate education and community spirit at 9.3 out of 10.
Can I buy an apartment in Wateringen?
Apartments are available in Wateringen, especially in and around the centre. Entry-level prices are around €275,000. Supply is more limited than for single-family homes, so keep a close eye on current listings and be prepared for competition.
I have no reason to give insufficient marks on all the ratings
Auto-translated to English by AILovely neighbourhood, have been living here for 16.5 years and it's absolutely fine. Very good neighbourhood. And plenty of nature and amenities.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, neat neighbourhood. There is a lot of greenery in the area, everything is well maintained. There is a neighbourhood library, cafés, shops. There is neighbourhood watch, which keeps watch a few times a month. There are plenty of activities in the area (Wateringen) for young and old, also free activities. There are buses with stops in the village, as well as trams 17 and 16 within walking distance. Streets are clean, park is also regularly cleaned. There are enough schools in the area (primary education). Sometimes people complain about the morning rush around the schools, but that is also quickly resolved. I enjoy living here!
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