Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge
Co. Dublin: the land, its zoning and planning, and every recorded sale since 2010
- Land parcels
- 13
- median 469 m²
- Median price
- €1,162,500
- 10 market sales since 2021
- Zoning
- R2
- Z1: Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods, 13 of 13 parcels
- Planning
- 11
- applications within 15 m of the street since 2010
Estimate About €1,385,000 for a second-hand house here at 2026 prices; one sale in two between €1,239,000 and €1,546,000. Refine the estimate
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, within 15 m of the street
13 parcels, from 140 m² to 8,095 m² (0.81 ha, 2 acres), median 469 m².
Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Zoning
Development plan, within 15 m of the street
- R2Z1: Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods (Existing residential)
Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
13 parcels of this street - R2Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas) (Existing residential)
Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
No parcel of this street has its centre in it
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0. A parcel counts in the zone its centre falls in.
Planning applications
Sites within 15 m of the street, newest first
4 Jun 2026Grant retention permission
RETENTION: Retention Planning Permission is sought for 2 no. roof dormer windows, one to the side and one to the rear to no. 16, Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 P7R6.
Retention permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2360/26
14 Apr 2026Split decision(permission & refusal)
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing 56m2 single storey extension to the rear of 11 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and the construction of a new single storey, flat roofed extension, of 59m2 with associated ground works and landscaping, including widening of the vehicular entrance gateway from 3.6m to 4.45m.
Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1851/26
11 Jul 2025Grant permission
Partial demolition of single storey garage (27 sqm) and rear extension (9.5 sqm) and construction of a single storey extension (45 sqm) to side and rear with internal alterations, one rear attic dormer and all associated site works to facilitate the development.
Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2641/25
19 Jan 2024Grant permission
The proposed development works consist of (a)the demolition of an existing two storey side extension to the original property, and a proposed ground floor single storey extension to the rear, along with ground and first floor reconfigurations, and a dormer extension to the back with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works - all proposed to the original property. (b) the construction of a 4 bedroom, 2 storey with attic accommodation and a dormer extension to the back, end-of-terrace dwelling (18A) to the side of number 18 Merlyn Road, with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works. New pedestrian access to the side of the new property is proposed and 18A Merlyn Road will use the existing vehicular access entrance which currently serves the existing house. (c) a new vehicular access entrance along Merlyn Road which will serve as the new entrance to 18 Merlyn Road with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works. (d) Garden studio and storage structures to the rear of both 18 and 18A Merlyn Road with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works.
Permission, 1 home · Dublin City Council, 3069/24
22 Dec 2023Application declared inva
The proposed development works consist of a) the demolition of an existing two storey side extension to the original property, and a proposed ground floor single storey extension to the rear, along with ground and first floor reconfigurations, and a dormer extension to the back with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works - all proposed to the original property. (b) the construction of a 4 bedroom, 2 storey with attic accommodation and a dormer extension to the back, end-of-terrace dwelling (18A) to the side of number 18 Merlyn Road, with all associated alterations , site works and ancillary works. New pedestrian access to the side of the new property is proposed and 18A Merlyn Road will use the existing vehicular access entrance which currently serves the existing house. (c) a new vehicular access entrance along Merlyn Road which will serve as the new entrance to 18 Merlyn Road with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works. (d) Garden studio and storage structures to the rear of both 18 and 18A Merlyn Road with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 5056/23
1 Dec 2023Application declared inva
PERMISSION The proposed development works consist of (a)the demolition of an existing two storey side extension to the original property, and a proposed ground floor single storey extension to the rear, along with ground and first floor reconfigurations, and an attic extension with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works all proposed to the original property. (b) the construction of a 5 bedroom, 2 storey with attic accommodation, end-of-terrace dwelling (18A) to the side of number 18 Merlyn Road, with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works. New pedestrian access to the side of the new property is proposed and 18A Merlyn Road will use the existing vehicular access entrance which currently serves the existing house. (c) a new vehicular access entrance along Merlyn Road which will serve as the new entrance to 18 Merlyn Road with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works. (d) Garden studio and storage structures to the rear of both 18 and 18A Merlyn Road with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 4895/23
2 Nov 2023Grant permission
Demolition of single storey porch entrance and construction of a first floor side extension over an existing side converted garage, single storey rear extension with internal alterations, two rear attic dormers, widening of existing vehicle access and front entrance pillars and new gate, bin/bike storage to front garden and associated site works
Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1952/23
24 Oct 2023Application declared inva
Demolition of single storey porch entrance and construction of a first floor side extension, single storey rear extension with internal alterations, two rear attic dormers, widening of front entrance pillars and new gate, bin/bike storage to front garden and associated site works
Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1921/23
10 May 2022Grant permission
Planning permission for the removal of the existing single storey extension at the rear and for its replacemnt with a new single storey extension comprising of a family room and dining area. Permission is also sought for a new bedroom with ancillary accommodation in the existing attic space with a new north east facing dormer window at the rear and a new skylight over the proposed WC and the extended staircase.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 3933/22
3 Feb 2021Grant permission
The development to consist of an attic conversion to provide a bedroom and en-suite shower room with dormer windows to rear and side and velux rooflights to front.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 2153/21
15 Jan 2020Grant permission
Permission for: Demolition of existing garage; and 2 no. chimneys to side. Construction of: 2-storey extension to side and rear; raise section of garden wall to front / side garden; changes to first floor windows to rear elevation; widen existing vehicular entrance; and all associated landscape and drainage works at 13 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 2053/20
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Median price by year
Years with three market sales or more
| Year | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €1,500,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | €1,125,000 | 3 |
Every recorded sale
19 sales, newest first
| Date | Address, as recorded | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 40 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04A0T4 | €1,500,000 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 16 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04P7R6 | €1,500,000 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 5 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04K5F2 | €1,485,000 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | 44 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04W5P8 | €1,200,000 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | 32 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04Y7K4 | €1,125,000 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | 42 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04K7W0 | €1,000,000 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | 26 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04V4K2 | €1,350,000 |
| 7 Mar 2022 | 38 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04X8F1 | €995,000 |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 28 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN D04Y1T2 | €1,080,000 |
| 28 Apr 2021 | 36 MERLYN ROAD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04Y2X3 | €1,040,000 |
| 18 Jul 2018 | 30 MERLYN ROAD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €1,565,000 |
| 12 Jan 2018 | 26 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €920,000 |
| 22 Sept 2017 | 30 MERLYN ROAD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €980,000 |
| 29 Aug 2016 | 10 MERLYN RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €1,325,000 |
| 31 Aug 2015 | 34 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | €1,020,000 |
| 7 Aug 2014 | 13 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge | €1,150,000 |
| 26 Jul 2011 | 48 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | €700,000 |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 8 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge | €820,000 |
| 16 Aug 2010 | 2 Merlyn Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | €1,300,000 |
Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.