Executive Summary
Property size significantly influences Dublin's property values, with 4-bedroom homes averaging €818k compared to €293k for 1-bedroom apartments. Our analysis reveals clear pricing patterns based on bedroom count.
Bedroom Count Distribution
Dublin Market Overview
- 1-bedroom properties: 11.8% of market (2,468 transactions)
- 2-bedroom properties: 47.7% of market (10,050 transactions)
- 3-bedroom properties: 30.2% of market (6,349 transactions)
- 4-bedroom properties: 8.5% of market (1,787 transactions)
- 5+ bedroom properties: 1.8% of market (379 transactions)
Average Prices by Bedroom Count
1-Bedroom Properties: €293k average
- Price range: €150k - €600k
- Property types: 91% apartments
2-Bedroom Properties: €400k average
- Price range: €180k - €900k
- Property types: 75% apartments, 25% houses
3-Bedroom Properties: €526k average
- Price range: €220k - €1,200k
- Property types: 42% semi-detached, 35% terraced, 23% apartments
4-Bedroom Properties: €818k average
- Price range: €350k - €2,000k
- Property types: 35% semi-detached, 38% detached, 27% terraced
5+ Bedroom Properties: €1,253k average
- Price range: €550k - €3,200k
- Property types: 68% detached, 32% large semi-detached
Size-Based Value Progression
1 to 2 bedrooms: +37% price increase 2 to 3 bedrooms: +36% price increase 3 to 4 bedrooms: +40% price increase 4 to 5+ bedrooms: +39% price increase
Economic Implications
Affordability by Size
- 1-bedroom affordability: 4.3x average Dublin income
- 3-bedroom affordability: 8.0x average Dublin income
- 5-bedroom affordability: 15.6x average Dublin income
Property size creates clear market segmentation, with larger homes commanding significant value premiums in Dublin's market.