The neighbourhood report Dublin 1 & Dublin 3
Ballybough
Wedged between Croke Park and the Royal Canal, Ballybough's red-brick terraces date from its development as a working-class quarter in the nineteenth century. The area's industrial past — pottery, glass, distilling, brewing — has given way to residential living, though the strong community identity endures. First settled by three MacDonnell brothers fleeing the Ulster Plantations in 1605, it carries more layers of Dublin history than its modest streetscape might suggest.
Ballybough contains homes with addresses ending in both Dublin 1 and Dublin 3 .
Property Map
Dublish Score
Based on 9 sales from 3,816 total homes in the last 12 months ( 0.2% turnover)
Price Trend
Based on 124 recorded sales across all years
Nearby Luas Stops
Can you afford to buy in Ballybough?
The median property here is €280,000. Check if it's within reach with our affordability calculator.
Major Streets and Housing Developments
Other streets (29)
Kings Avenue
€121K · 8 propertiesClonmore Road
€305K · 7 propertiesSummerhill Parade
€115K · 6 propertiesClonliffe Avenue
€398K · 4 propertiesClonmore Terrace
€218K · 4 propertiesFitzroy Avenue
€494K · 4 propertiesCharlemont Parade
€158K · 3 propertiesFairview Close
€400K · 3 propertiesOssory Road
€386K · 3 propertiesTolka Road
€243K · 3 propertiesFoster Place North
€192K · 2 propertiesFoster Terrace
€600K · 2 propertiesRussell Avenue
€534K · 2 propertiesAustin S Cottages
€251K · 1 propertyBallybough Avenue
1 propertyClonliffe Road
€292K · 1 propertyCrawford Terrace
€60K · 1 propertyEdgewood
€411K · 1 propertyEnaville Avenue
€262K · 1 propertyFairview Mews
€336K · 1 propertyMay Street
€590K · 1 propertyRichmond Avenue
1 propertyRth Strand Road
€49K · 1 propertySackville Gardens
€265K · 1 propertySaint James S Avenue
€348K · 1 propertySpring Garden Street
€130K · 1 propertyBelvedere Avenue
€150K · 1 propertyDunne Street
€385K · 1 propertyRth Circular Road
€1.1M · 1 propertyCompare with Nearby Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median house price in Ballybough?
The median property price in Ballybough, Dublin 3 is €280,000, based on 120 recorded sales.
How many properties have sold in Ballybough?
120 properties have been recorded as sold in Ballybough, Dublin 3 in the last 16 years.
What is the most expensive street in Ballybough?
The most expensive street in Ballybough by median price is Fitzroy Avenue at €494,000.
How does Ballybough compare to Dublin 3?
The median price in Ballybough (€280,000) is 32% below the Dublin 3 median of €410,000.
What is the investment growth rate in Ballybough?
Based on 13 repeat-sale properties in Ballybough, values have changed by a median +10.9% per year over 12.7 years (2013 to 2026).
How have prices changed in Ballybough over time?
The median sale price in Ballybough has risen 173% from €145K in 2010 to €398K in 2026, based on 124 recorded sales. In the last 5 years, it has risen 29%.