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Affordability in Cork

What a budget reaches across the Eircode areas of Cork: the median sale price for each area, a general illustration of what it takes to buy, and the county average rent for 2025 Q4. Plain facts, grouped by area — nothing here rates or ranks a place.

Renting

Average rent in Cork

Average rents from tenancies registered with the Residential Tenancies Board, 2025 Q4. Rent is published by town or county, not per Eircode area — the label shows which applies here.

County average · Cork · 2025 Q4
1-bed
€1,1531-bed avg /mo
2-bed
€1,4722-bed avg /mo
3-bed
€1,6083-bed avg /mo
9.1% vs 2024 Q4
Buying

Eircode areas of Cork · 57

Each Eircode area with a median sale price from the Property Price Register, A–Z. The “what it takes” line is a general illustration for the median home, never a personalised calculation.

P25Aghada629 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Ballinacurra629 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P31Ballincollig268 registered sales · 12 mo€473,000median

Median home €473,000. Illustratively about €1,910/month and about €106,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P72Bandon209 registered sales · 12 mo€363,000median

Median home €363,000. Illustratively about €1,460/month and about €81,700 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P75Bantry174 registered sales · 12 mo€275,000median

Median home €275,000. Illustratively about €1,110/month and about €61,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Bishopstown1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T23Blackpool1,075 registered sales · 12 mo€380,000median

Median home €380,000. Illustratively about €1,530/month and about €85,500 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Blackrock1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T23Blarney1,075 registered sales · 12 mo€380,000median

Median home €380,000. Illustratively about €1,530/month and about €85,500 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P51Buttevant563 registered sales · 12 mo€275,000median

Median home €275,000. Illustratively about €1,110/month and about €61,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P43Carrigaline281 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T45Carrigtwohill250 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month and about €88,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P61Castlelyons278 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month and about €88,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Castlemartyr629 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P56Charleville103 registered sales · 12 mo€244,000median

Median home €244,000. Illustratively about €980/month and about €54,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P85Clonakilty127 registered sales · 12 mo€400,000median

Median home €400,000. Illustratively about €1,610/month and about €90,000 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P14Cloughduv51 registered sales · 12 mo€412,000median

Median home €412,000. Illustratively about €1,660/month and about €92,700 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Cloyne629 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P12Coachford188 registered sales · 12 mo€360,000median

Median home €360,000. Illustratively about €1,450/month and about €81,000 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P24Cobh160 registered sales · 12 mo€328,000median

Median home €328,000. Illustratively about €1,320/month and about €73,800 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Cork City1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P43Crosshaven281 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Douglas1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P47Dunmanway88 registered sales · 12 mo€255,000median

Median home €255,000. Illustratively about €1,030/month and about €57,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P61Fermoy278 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month and about €88,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Frankfield1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T45Glanmire250 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month and about €88,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T45Glounthaune250 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month and about €88,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Innishannon1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P51Kanturk563 registered sales · 12 mo€275,000median

Median home €275,000. Illustratively about €1,110/month and about €61,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T23Kerry Pike1,075 registered sales · 12 mo€380,000median

Median home €380,000. Illustratively about €1,530/month and about €85,500 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P31Kilumney268 registered sales · 12 mo€473,000median

Median home €473,000. Illustratively about €1,910/month and about €106,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P61Kilworth278 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month and about €88,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P17Kinsale189 registered sales · 12 mo€485,000median

Median home €485,000. Illustratively about €1,960/month and about €109,100 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Ladysbridge629 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P12Macroom188 registered sales · 12 mo€360,000median

Median home €360,000. Illustratively about €1,450/month and about €81,000 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Mahon1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P51Mallow563 registered sales · 12 mo€275,000median

Median home €275,000. Illustratively about €1,110/month and about €61,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Midleton629 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P51Millstreet563 registered sales · 12 mo€275,000median

Median home €275,000. Illustratively about €1,110/month and about €61,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P67Mitchelstown70 registered sales · 12 mo€335,000median

Median home €335,000. Illustratively about €1,350/month and about €75,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Mogeely629 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P51Newmarket563 registered sales · 12 mo€275,000median

Median home €275,000. Illustratively about €1,110/month and about €61,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P31Ovens268 registered sales · 12 mo€473,000median

Median home €473,000. Illustratively about €1,910/month and about €106,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Passage West1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P61Rathcormac278 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month and about €88,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Rochestown1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P85Rosscarbery127 registered sales · 12 mo€400,000median

Median home €400,000. Illustratively about €1,610/month and about €90,000 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P81Schull153 registered sales · 12 mo€375,000median

Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month and about €84,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P81Skibbereen153 registered sales · 12 mo€375,000median

Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month and about €84,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Togher, Cork1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T23Tower1,075 registered sales · 12 mo€380,000median

Median home €380,000. Illustratively about €1,530/month and about €85,500 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Waterfall1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P61Watergrasshill278 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month and about €88,900 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Whitegate629 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,400 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Wilton1,656 registered sales · 12 mo€414,000median

Median home €414,000. Illustratively about €1,670/month and about €93,200 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P36Youghal189 registered sales · 12 mo€305,000median

Median home €305,000. Illustratively about €1,230/month and about €68,600 gross income needed to buy it as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, under Central Bank lending rules, at a representative rate of 3.48% (as of May 2026).

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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