Dublin Area Guide – Living in Smithfield Dublin 7
Smithfield is an up-and-coming area with huge upside potential. We predict that this area will be in even higher demand in coming years as the market has practically restored itself already. Smithfield appeals to every type of person: business owners, first-time buyers, investment property buyers, and renters all looking for a property that suits their needs. With already available office units to rent, Smithfield will grow and prosper. Depending on which side of the coin you are on, it is good to see the rent rates continue to grow as it shows a sign of economic restoration.
Smithfield has an abundance of modern apartment complexes and small terraced houses. The apartment complexes consist mainly of one and two-bedroom apartments. With circa 2,000 apartments in the area, it is an ideal place to look for investment property. To add value, many of the apartments look onto a beautiful and famous market square.
While exploring the community as a place to live, one cannot help but notice the diversity of commercial venues, high-rise apartment blocks, the large square, the 50-foot-high multi-coloured torches, the lookout tower, the skillfully designed green, and the playground. You will find a range of properties between €200,000 to over €750,000, with the bulk falling between €200,000 and mid-€300,000.
Quick Guide to Smithfield Dublin 7
To begin with, Smithfield was a fair for farmers to sell their goods. It was called “Margadh na Feirme,” meaning ‘market of the farmers’ or simply ‘farmers market’. Until recently, the farmers market took place on the square every second Tuesday of the month. People would bring animals, produce, jewellery, etc. to sell. Small terraced houses were built nearby for market owners.
Since then, these properties have been renovated, and the property market has grown hugely thanks to the Celtic Tiger era. Project developers invested millions of euros into apartment blocks, which were built one after another. As a result, the area grew to around 2,000 apartments. These apartments and roadside terraced houses appeal to young professional first-time buyers, as well as older residents seeking single-floor living.
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Recreation & Attractions Around this area
Kids:
- Playground/park
- Colourful 50-foot-tall light-up torches
- Green seating area
- Tour buses
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Transport Options in Dublin 7
- Luas Red Line
- Dublin Bus
- Taxi
Shops in this neighbourhood
- Fresh, the good food market
- Costcutter – Convenience store
Short-Term Accommodation in Smithfield Dublin 7
- Hotel: Maldron
- Hostels: The Generator Hostel
Medical Facilities in the district
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Charter Medical Group – Rapid injury clinic
Schools and Colleges in the area
- Primary school nearby
- Secondary school nearby
- DIT, Bolton Street College
If you are thinking of buying or selling in Smithfield, contact us.