Selling your home in Wassenaar: villa market, buyers and prices 2026

Wassenaar has a unique villa market with many international buyers. We share what distinguishes a property in Wassenaar and how to sell optimally — for a fixed price instead of percentage commission.

# Selling your home in Wassenaar: villa market, buyers and prices 2026 Wassenaar is one of the Netherlands' most exclusive residential municipalities. Stately villas, spacious plots, and direct accessibility to The Hague, Amsterdam, and Schiphol make it attractive to diplomats, expats, and affluent families. Selling a home here requires a different approach than in an average Dutch city. ## The Wassenaar market in figures - **Average selling price (Q1 2026)**: € 1.15 million - **Average price per m²**: € 5,200/m² - **Average sales duration**: 48 days (detached), 28 days (apartment) - **Share of international buyers**: ~35% ## What makes Wassenaar unique? 1. **International audience** — English-language presentation is essential. Many buyers work at embassies, international companies, or the ICC. 2. **Privacy and discretion** — Some sellers do not want Funda photos. We offer "off-market" processes for those who prefer it. 3. **Specific neighborhoods** — De Kieviet, Rijksdorp, and Park De Paauw each have their own buyer profiles. 4. **Maintenance status** — Pre-war villas require honest communication about their condition and sustainability. ## How we sell Wassenaar properties - **Bilingual sales brochure** (NL/EN) as standard - **Professional photography** with drone footage for garden and plot - **Placement on Funda + international platforms** (Pararius International, JamesEdition for the high-end segment) - **Discreet viewings** with pre-qualified buyers - **Fixed price of € 1,495** — for a property of € 1.2 million, you save **€ 16,500** compared to a 1.5% commission ## Ready to sell your home in Wassenaar? [Request a no-obligation valuation](/waardebepaling) or [view our Wassenaar page](/makelaar/wassenaar).