About Booterstown
Booterstown is a well-established south Dublin suburb in the A94 area, positioned between Blackrock, Donnybrook, Sandymount and Stillorgan, with easy access towards the city and the coast. It has a largely residential character, combining mature streets, substantial period homes and newer apartment developments with the open landscape around Booterstown Marsh and Dublin Bay. Daily life is convenient rather than highly self-contained: Blackrock village provides a broader selection of shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and services, while Stillorgan and nearby Merrion offer further retail and leisure choices. Blackrock Station is the key public-transport link, providing DART services towards the city centre, north Dublin and south County Dublin, with Dublin Bus routes also serving the main roads. Families have access to several established schools in the surrounding area, while School of Rock provides a distinctive music-education option. Local amenities include Aldi, Blackrock Post Office and Butlers Chocolate Café, alongside parks, coastal walks and sports facilities within a short distance. The area suits commuters and families seeking a quieter suburban setting with strong transport links and easy access to Blackrock, UCD, Sandymount and central Dublin.
Property Market in Booterstown
Based on 75 properties for sale in Booterstown
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Booterstown
Schools
Music lessons and performance-based education for children, teenagers and adults.
Visit website ↗Established Catholic secondary school in nearby Kilmacud, serving boys from surrounding suburbs.
Primary school in Blackrock with a long-established local community presence.
Independent school in Booterstown offering education from primary through secondary level.
Prominent Catholic boys' secondary school located close to Blackrock village.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗DART station linking Booterstown with Dublin city centre, coastal suburbs and Bray.
Nearby DART stop providing frequent northbound and southbound coastal commuter services.
Regular bus services connect the area with the city, UCD and south Dublin.
Major radial route providing direct access towards Dublin city and the M50.
Regional road network accessible via south Dublin, connecting routes across the capital.
Amenities
Convenient discount supermarket serving everyday grocery and household shopping needs.
Visit website ↗Important coastal wetland habitat with birdlife, paths and views across Dublin Bay.
Large coastal park with open lawns, paths, playground facilities and recreational space.
Visit website ↗Metered street parking supporting short visits and local shopping around Blackrock.
Recognisable historic properties associated with the landscaped surroundings near Blackrock Park.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Established rugby club offering playing and social activities for different age groups.
Local bowling club providing organised sport and community activities near Blackrock.
Large university sports complex offering fitness, pitches, courts and aquatic facilities nearby.
Independent market-style destination with small traders, food and local retail.
Visit website ↗Concentration of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday services nearby.
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