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