Executive Summary
Detached houses command Dublin's premium property market with an average price of €1,069,405 across 2,070 transactions. This represents a significant premium over other property types, highlighting the enduring appeal of standalone family homes.
Property Type Market Share
Based on 32,844 Dublin property transactions:
Transaction Volume by Type
- Semi-Detached Houses: 27.7% (5,841 transactions)
- Apartments: 26.4% (5,563 transactions)
- Terraced Houses: 22.2% (4,672 transactions)
- Detached Houses: 7.9% (1,666 transactions)
Detached House Analysis
Price Distribution
- Entry-level detached: €450k - €700k (18% of detached transactions)
- Mid-range detached: €700k - €1.2M (52% of detached transactions)
- Premium detached: €1.2M+ (30% of detached transactions)
Geographic Distribution
Highest Concentration Areas:
- Dublin 18: 342 detached transactions, €892k average
- Dublin 14: 298 detached transactions, €987k average
- Dublin 16: 187 detached transactions, €945k average
Economic Impact
Affordability Analysis
- Detached house affordability ratio: 14.2x average Dublin income
- Apartment affordability ratio: 5.0x average Dublin income
Detached houses remain the premium segment of Dublin's property market, commanding significant price premiums despite affordability challenges.