House€1,600,000
Donnybrook
3 bd 3 ba 142 m²
Donnybrook Real Estate: Dublin 4 Houses and Apartments
75 homes and apartments for sale in Donnybrook, Ireland.
Properties for sale in Donnybrook
24 properties shown
House
Apartment€540,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 62 m²
Apartment€725,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 113 m²
House€1,375,000
Donnybrook
4 bd 2 ba 198 m²
Apartment€450,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 1 ba 61 m²
House€2,700,000
Donnybrook
7 bd 4 ba 310 m²
Apartment€640,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 71 m²
House€795,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 100 m²
Land plot€495,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 1 ba 62 m²
House€455,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 1 ba 53 m²
Apartment€895,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 94 m²
House€495,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 1 ba 55 m²
House€499,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 1 ba 48 m²
House€1,725,000
Donnybrook
5 bd 4 ba 245 m²
Apartment€495,000
Donnybrook
1 bd 2 ba 73 m²
House€1,575,000
Donnybrook
4 bd 2 ba 220 m²
Apartment€950,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 100 m²
Apartment€645,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 74 m²
House€875,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 96 m²
House€995,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 126 m²
House€525,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 65 m²
Apartment€725,000
Donnybrook
2 bd 2 ba 98 m²
Apartment€300,000
Donnybrook
1 bd 1 ba 49 m²
Apartment€495,000
Donnybrook
1 bd 1 ba 55 m²
Buyer's guide: Donnybrook
Property for sale in Donnybrook puts you in one of Dublin's established southside addresses, where the median asking price is €725,000 across 55 current listings on RealEstateAbroad. At roughly €8,710 per square metre it is among the more expensive areas in our Irish data. This page sets out the market shape and what overseas buyers should check.
Donnybrook price snapshot
These are asking prices from live listings. In Dublin 4, sale prices often move relative to the guide price, so treat the table as a starting point for budgeting rather than a valuation.
| Measure | Donnybrook |
|---|---|
| Listings | 55 |
| Median asking price | €725,000 |
| Lower to upper quartile | €532,500 to €1,585,000 |
| Median price per m² | €8,710 |
| Median size | 99 m² |
Stock mix: period houses lead
Houses dominate with 42 listings, against 12 apartments and 1 site. Bedroom counts show a strong two-bed presence (25 listings), then 9 three-bed, 10 four-bed and 7 with five or more bedrooms, with only 4 one-beds. The very wide gap between the lower and upper quartile shows how different a two-bed flat and a large period house on a leafy road can be.
See the national house listings and apartment listings for context.
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Why buyers choose Donnybrook
Donnybrook is close to the city centre, Herbert Park and Ballsbridge, and sits next to the RTÉ campus and several well-known schools. Frequent buses run along the Stillorgan Road corridor into town. Streets of red-brick Victorian and Edwardian houses sit alongside modern apartment schemes, and buyers are largely professionals, families and investors seeking rentable homes near employers and universities.
Older houses can need updating and may be in architectural conservation areas, which limits what you can alter. Ask about this early.
Costs and process for non-residents
Ireland has no general ban on foreign buyers. Stamp duty on residential property is 1% to €1m, 2% on the next €500,000 and 6% above €1.5m, which matters on homes at the top of the Donnybrook range. Add legal fees and a survey. All amounts here are approximate, so verify locally.
Read the Ireland buying guide and the mortgage guide for foreigners. Use the property valuation tool to sense-check an asking price.
Neighbouring areas to compare
Sandymount and Dundrum are close alternatives, with Rathgar, Terenure and Blackrock also on the south side. For the whole city, see Dublin, or go to the Ireland overview.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Donnybrook: FAQ
Why is Donnybrook so expensive?
Location. It is a short distance from the centre, has period housing stock and good schools, and sells in a small, competitive area. The median per-m² figure is €8,710.
Can I find a flat in Donnybrook under €500,000?
Some two-bed flats may fall below that, as the lower quartile is €532,500 for all homes, but choice will be limited. Filter by apartments and size.
Do I need a solicitor to buy in Ireland?
Yes in practice. The solicitor handles contracts, title checks and stamp duty. Foreign buyers should use an Irish solicitor even if they have a lawyer at home.
Are period houses a problem to insure or finance?
Not usually, but older construction can mean a lower BER energy rating and higher running costs. Lenders will want a valuation.
Is Donnybrook better than Ballsbridge or Rathgar?
They are similar-priced southside neighbourhoods with different feel. Compare listings on the separate pages rather than relying on reputation.
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