About Ballinteer
Ballinteer is a well-established, largely residential suburb in south Dublin, sitting between Rathfarnham, Dundrum, Ballyboden, Sandyford and the foothills around Ticknock. It has a settled, family-oriented feel, with mature estates, schools, shops and generous access to open space rather than a dense urban centre. Marlay Park is the area’s major recreational asset, offering extensive grounds, walking routes, sports facilities and access towards the Dublin Mountains. Everyday shopping is centred on Ballinteer Shopping Centre, while Dundrum provides a much wider choice of retail, restaurants, cafés and cinema facilities nearby. Local dining and socialising are generally informal, with cafés, takeaways and neighbourhood pubs in Ballinteer and Rathfarnham, and more extensive options in Dundrum. Schools in and around the area include St Attracta’s Senior National School, Ballinteer Community School and Wesley College, alongside further primary and secondary choices in Rathfarnham and Dundrum. Bus routes connect Ballinteer with the city centre, Dundrum and Tallaght, while the Luas Green Line is accessible at Balally and Dundrum; the M50 and roads towards the city and mountains are also convenient for drivers. Residents benefit from nearby sports clubs, parks and community facilities, although commuting times can lengthen during peak traffic.
Property Market in Ballinteer
Based on 30 properties for sale in Ballinteer
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballinteer
Schools
Catholic senior primary school serving children in Ballinteer and surrounding south Dublin neighbourhoods.
Mixed community secondary school providing post-primary education close to Marlay Park.
Visit website ↗Independent co-educational school on the Ballinteer and Dundrum side of south Dublin.
Junior primary school providing early years and primary education in Ballinteer.
Established primary school in nearby Dundrum, within practical reach of Ballinteer families.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regular services connect Ballinteer with the city centre, Dundrum, Rathfarnham and Tallaght.
Green Line stop providing access towards Sandyford, St Stephen’s Green and Broombridge.
Convenient Green Line station serving Dundrum Town Centre and central Dublin.
Nearby motorway access links south Dublin with the national road network and airport.
Important local road connecting Ballinteer with Rathfarnham, Marlay Park and Dundrum.
Amenities
Access point for Marlay Park’s gardens, walks, sports areas and Dublin Mountains routes.
Local centre providing everyday retail, services, food outlets and community conveniences.
Neighbourhood postal facility serving residents and local businesses around Ballinteer.
Visit website ↗Historic local house associated with the area’s established residential and parkland setting.
Operational facility supporting the maintenance of nearby public parks and green spaces.
Large county park with walks, pitches, playgrounds, markets and event facilities nearby.
Major nearby retail destination with shops, restaurants, cafés, cinema and leisure facilities.
Local administrative facility serving public or community functions in the area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club offering teams and activities for different age groups.
School-based facilities supporting local education, recreation and community activity.
Popular weekend market offering food, crafts and local produce in park surroundings.
Cluster of independent shops, services and food outlets supporting everyday local life.
Extensive nearby retail, restaurant and leisure businesses serving the wider south Dublin area.
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