EXHIBIT 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-07673 of Alexander Haagen Properties, Inc. on Form S-3 and Registration Statement No. 33-73306 of Alexander Haagen Properties, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated May 15, 1998, appearing in this Form 8-K/A of Alexander Haagen Properties, Inc. dated June 8, 1998. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Los Angeles, California June 5, 1998