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What this neighbourhood is really like

Day-to-day life here is genuinely easy on foot — with 75 walkable amenities and 14 transit stops within a short radius, most residents find they rarely need a car for routine trips, and getting across the city is straightforward. The food and drink scene is a real strength, with 35 cafés, restaurants, and pubs within 800 metres meaning plenty of options for eating out or grabbing a coffee without much effort. Everyday practical shopping is more modest, with only 9 shops, pharmacies, and clinics nearby, so you may still need to make dedicated trips for certain errands or stock-up shops. Families should note that schools are on the thinner side — just 3 within 1.2 km — so it's worth checking catchment areas and transport routes carefully before committing.

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Coastal Cottage — Sea Views from Living Room

5 Balscadden Road, Howth, Dublin 13
Walk10.0Transit10.0Food10.0Schools5.0Everyday6.0
Added 4/5/2026
123 views
€675,000
True 30-yr cost: €1,184,871
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
120 m²
Size
BER C1
Energy Rating

Description

Charming three-bed coastal cottage on a quiet road in Howth village. Sea views, walks to the Cliff Path and a 25-min DART to the city.

Features

Sea views
Stove
Refurbished kitchen
Conservatory
Small garden

Location

5 Balscadden Road, Howth, Dublin 13

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About this neighbourhood

Howth is a sought‑after coastal village with harbour walks, cliff trails and lively cafés, close to Dublin but with a relaxed seaside feel. With a 2‑year median sold price of €713,000 (Property Price Register), a 3‑bedroom other home suits the area’s family an

  • Harbour, cliff walks, cafés, seafood
  • DART to city; M50 via nearby roads
  • Popular with families, professionals, upsizers

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Recent sales nearby

Median
€1,300,000
  • APT 39 - CRESCENT HOUSE, HOWTH ROAD, DUBLIN 3
    Jul 2026
    €301,000
  • 13A THORMANBY HILL, THORMANBY ROAD, HOWTH
    Jul 2026
    €2,000,000
  • 78 HOWTH RD, CLONTARF, DUBLIN 3
    Jun 2026
    €1,300,000
  • HILLSIDE, WINDGATE RD, HOWTH
    Jun 2026
    €1,400,000
  • 17 HOWTH JUNCTION COTTAGES, KILBARRACK, DUBLIN 5
    Jun 2026
    €437,000
  • 51 GLASLYNN, HOWTH RD, CLONTARF DUBLIN 3
    Jun 2026
    €560,000
  • APT 7 ST NESSANS, THORMANBY ROAD, HOWTH
    Jun 2026
    €570,000
  • 5 TARA, BALKILL ROAD, HOWTH
    Jun 2026
    €1,300,000
  • QUINTON, GREYSLANE, HOWTH
    Jun 2026
    €1,330,000
  • 13 HOWTH VIEW PARK, RAHENY, DUBLIN 13
    Jun 2026
    €516,000
Source: Property Price Register. Public official data — not adjusted for property type or size.

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4 May 2026
BER C1
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Total Cost of Ownership
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Upfront costs
Deposit (10%)€67,500
Stamp duty€6,750
Legal fees (inc. VAT)€8,303
Surveyor€400
Land Registry & searches€800
Repairs / renovation€0
Total upfront€83,753
Monthly ownership cost
Mortgage repayment€2,900
Home insurance€141
Mortgage protection€203
Local Property Tax (monthly avg)€58
Maintenance reserve (1%/yr)€563
Total per month€3,864
Year 1 true cost
€130,118
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