The district report Dublin 3
Dublin 3 Property Prices
Coastal charm and village warmth just minutes from the city centre
Also known as: D3, Dublin 3, Northside Dublin
Dublin 3, mapped
Explore its neighbourhoodsAdjoining Districts
Price Trend
Based on 7,118 recorded sales across all years
Investment Growth Rate
Repeat-sale properties in Dublin 3 have changed by a median + 6.5% per year over 16.6 years (2010 to 2026) , based on 742 properties with at least two recorded sales. How we calculate this .
Can you afford to buy in Dublin 3?
The median property here is €410,000. Check if it's within reach with our affordability calculator.
Major Areas in Dublin 3
Clontarf
4,610 properties
Drumcondra
917 properties
Marino
393 properties
East Wall
375 properties
Fairview
266 properties
North Strand
243 properties
Ballybough
120 propertiesOther recorded area labels (30)
Low-volume or inconsistent labels are kept here so all properties remain discoverable.
Grace Park
33 propertiesCroydon Green
15 propertiesMarino Green
13 propertiesCabra - Glasnevin
12 propertiesFairview Green
8 propertiesSeafield Rd East
8 propertiesAnnesley Place
7 propertiesSaint Aidan's Park
7 propertiesNorth Inner City
6 propertiesNorth Dock
5 propertiesPoplar Row
4 propertiesThe Crescent
4 propertiesChurch St East
3 propertiesMarino Park
3 propertiesSeapark
3 propertiesBalbriggan
2 propertiesAuburn
1 propertyBelgrove Park
1 propertyBhaile Atha Cliath 3
1 propertyBrooklawn
1 propertyCrosbies Yard
1 propertyDollymount
1 propertyDollymount Park
1 propertyFairview Ave Lower
1 propertyHowth
1 propertyProspect Bay
1 propertyRedcourt Oaks
1 propertySantry Cross
1 propertySeafield Rd East Clontarf
1 propertySeafield Strand
1 propertyRental Market in Dublin 3
€2,300/month
142
| 🏠 Houses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | Median | Range | n |
| 1-bed | €1,650 | €1,000–€2,075 | 10 |
| 2-bed | €1,701 | €830–€2,700 | 12 |
| 3-bed | €2,500 | €673–€3,950 | 29 |
| 4-bed | €2,783 | €1,500–€3,968 | 28 |
| 5-bed | €3,214 | €1,860–€4,750 | 16 |
| 🏢 Apartments | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | Median | Range | n |
| 1-bed | €1,923 | €1,025–€2,454 | 22 |
| 2-bed | €2,166 | €1,208–€2,600 | 11 |
| 3-bed | €2,352 | €1,952–€2,995 | 11 |
| 4-bed | €2,700 | €1,551–€2,750 | 3 |
Based on rents over the last 24 months. Source: RTB Rent Register · 2026-03-16
Key Metrics for Dublin 3
BER Rating Distribution
Dwelling Types
Floor Area (median 80 m²)
Year Built (median 1959)
Based on 11,869 BER assessments from the SEAI national register
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Frequently Asked Questions
How have prices changed in Dublin 3 over time?
The median sale price in Dublin 3 has risen 63% from €325K in 2010 to €530K in 2026, based on 7,118 recorded sales.
What is the investment growth rate in Dublin 3?
Based on 742 repeat-sale properties in Dublin 3, values have changed by a median +6.5% per year over 16.6 years (2010 to 2026).