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Considering buying a family home in Killester

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  • 04-10-2016 1:26pm
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    stevecarlos
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi there,
    We are currently renting in Dublin 2 and are now looking to buy a family home in Killester - around Abbeyfield / Middle Third. We like the proximity to the city center and have found it to be a lot more affordable compared to other parts of town. Any insights? Do people think it's a good area to live in / to buy in? Any real estate market and/or community wisdom would be much appreciated.
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    Interested Observer
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    I haven't lived there but it's regarded as a nice spot. Very close to town, close to Clontarf, has a DART station. I'm sure someone else can give you a more in depth review but it's a nice place.


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    spurious
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    Lovely spot. Parking the only issue really in that area.


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    stevecarlos
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    Thanks guys. Would you consider it quite safe?


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    Sgt. Bilko 09
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    stevecarlos wrote: »
    Thanks guys. Would you consider it quite safe?

    Yes, between 3 garda station howth raheny and coolock.

    Short walk from local village which does be lively at the weekend (as lively as villages get lol)

    I live a small distance from Killester and love it


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    mojesius
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    I lived near there for a year and loved Killester. SuperValu, St Anne's, the coast and dart on your doorstep. If I could afford it, I'd buy there for sure :)


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    humberklog
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    I'd consider it really safe. Great location with plenty of amenities with Raheny and Clontarf beside you and lots of recreational areas almost on your doorstep.


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    subpar
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    You really cant go wrong buying there.

    It is going to be the new Clontarf.


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    whiskeyman
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    Closer to the Howth rd the better IMO.
    As others have mentioned, parking could be an issue depending on the property.
    Location is fab though - killester village is finer with Supervalu etc... and it's near St Annes Park and the coast.


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    ixoy
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    I'm living in Killester, bought a little while back. Definitely recommend it - I've experienced no issues and find its proximity to the DART and (apparently one of Ireland's best) SuperValu extremely handy. You can be in the city centre within fifteen minutes on the train and St. Anne's is a short stroll.

    The area you're looking at always seemed nice when I passed it (I think there's a few properties for sale in those estates). You've got a nice open green too in Middle Third.


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    Dr Crayfish
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    Nice if you can afford it, the prices are ridic these days. The village has a good pub and supermarket and a couple of cafes.


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    LaGlisse
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    Living there myself,grand area


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    jon1981
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    Another fan of Killester here! Living here 3 yrs ... house prices gone through to the roof and not much different to many parts of Clontarf. It's now a sought after area ... particularly the roads off the Howth road from abbeyfield up to Brookwood.


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    spurious
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    jon1981 wrote: »
    Another fan of Killester here! Living here 3 yrs ... house prices gone through to the roof and not much different to many parts of Clontarf. It's not a sought after area ... particularly the roads off the Howth road from abbeyfield up to Brookwood.

    The secret is out. :)


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