Aoife Brennan Featured
Senior Sales Negotiator · Harbour View Estates
Sales & lettings specialist, on the ground here for over 20 years.
- 32 listings in Ballyboden
- 4.8★ (124 reviews)
- In Ballyboden since 2003
About Ballyboden
Ballyboden is a largely residential suburb in south-west Dublin, within the D16 area and close to Rathfarnham, Ballinteer and Knocklyon. It has a settled, family-oriented character, with established housing estates, leafy roads and easy access to the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Residents generally rely on nearby Rathfarnham and Nutgrove for a broader choice of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services. Local education includes primary and secondary schools in Ballyboden and the surrounding suburbs, while the Schoolhouse Hotel area and Rathfarnham village provide familiar meeting places, pubs and dining options. Bus services connect the neighbourhood with Rathmines, the city centre and south Dublin, while the M50 is convenient for longer journeys, although peak-time traffic can be busy. Leisure is a major attraction, with Marlay Park, St Enda’s Park and the Dublin Mountains within straightforward reach. Ballyboden is also strongly associated with Gaelic games and community sport, particularly through Ballyboden St Enda’s, one of the area’s best-known local institutions.
Property Market in Ballyboden
Based on 10 properties for sale in Ballyboden
€555,000
Median asking price
avg €608,750
€495k – €950k
Price range
3
Avg bedrooms
2
Avg bathrooms
113 m²
Avg floor area
B3
Most common BER
7
New listings
last 3 months
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballyboden
Schools
local education facility
Map-listed school-related facility; verify the associated school name and enrolment details locally.
primary
Established local primary school serving families in Ballyboden and surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
primary
Boys’ primary school in nearby Rathfarnham, within convenient reach of Ballyboden.
primary
Girls’ primary school serving the surrounding Rathfarnham and south Dublin community.
secondary
Independent co-educational secondary school near Sandyford and the Dublin foothills.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗bus
Local bus services provide connections towards Rathfarnham, Rathmines and central Dublin.
bus
Frequent south Dublin corridor serving Ballyboden, Knocklyon and city-bound commuters.
road
Nearby orbital motorway gives access towards Dublin Airport, north county and south Dublin.
luas
Nearest Luas Green Line access, reachable by bus or car via Rathfarnham.
luas
Green Line stop offering connections into the city and towards Sandyford.
Amenities
shopping
Convenient local centre with shops and everyday services for nearby residents.
shopping
Larger Rathfarnham centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and essential retail services.
park
Extensive parkland with walks, sports facilities, playgrounds and regular community events.
park
Historic park and museum grounds offering woodland walks and attractive open space.
Visit website ↗shopping and dining
Traditional village centre with independent shops, cafés, restaurants and established pubs.
pub
Well-known local pub near Ballyboden, providing a traditional neighbourhood meeting place.
library
Local public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Visit website ↗sports and leisure
Major community sports complex supporting Gaelic games, pitches and local activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
sports club
Prominent local Gaelic games club with extensive teams, pitches and community participation.
sports club
Established athletics club serving runners and athletes across south Dublin.
sports club
Local association football club offering youth and adult football programmes.
community group
Community initiative focused on local appearance, planting and neighbourhood improvement.
businesses
Cluster of local retailers and services supporting everyday shopping around Rathfarnham.
Nearby Areas
Agents Specialising in this Area
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Cian Murphy
Branch Manager · Parkland Residential
18 listings in Ballyboden
Niamh O'Sullivan
Property Adviser · Riverside Property Group
11 listings in Ballyboden
Declan Walsh
Sales Negotiator · Coastline Property
9 listings in Ballyboden
Saoirse Kelly
Lettings Manager · Marina Estates
14 listings in Ballyboden
Eoin Doyle
Senior Negotiator · Parkview Homes
7 listings in Ballyboden
Méabh Nolan
Property Adviser · Seabrook Residential
5 listings in Ballyboden
Properties For Sale around Ballyboden
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