Where is it?

Howth is about 15km northeast of Dublin city. It was originally an island and is connected to the mainland via a narrow strip of land. Howth Head forms the northerly bound of the crescent of Dublin Bay, corresponding to Killiney Head in the south. Surrounding areas include Sutton, Baldoyle and Portmarnock.

Average house prices:

Property prices vary from about Euro400,000 for a one-bed apartment to Euro12m plus for a large detached home on Ceanchor Road.

Howth has an abundance of high-end properties which sell for several million, particularly if they are detached homes on the coast. More modest three-bed houses and cottages sell for Euro520,000 to Euro670,000.

Type of houses:

You can get everything in Howth from a tiny early-1900s one-bed cottage on Main Street, costing around Euro420,000-plus, to a Victorian mansion on several acres, costing anywhere from Euro5m to Euro12m. The area also has a good selection of modest three-bed family homes built in the last couple of decades, costing from about Euro590,000. Former local-authority houses are also available and cost from about Euro510,000-plus, while contemporary apartments cost from Euro400,000 for a one-bed to Euro1.3m-plus in an upmarket development like Howth Lodge or The Villa.

Best streets to live in:

Any road or street with coastal views, including Ceanchor Road, Asgard Road, Thormanby Road, Claremount Road and Howth Summit are the most sought-after addresses and command top prices at sale.

Two homes are currently selling on Claremount Road, priced at Euro2.65m and Euro3.5m, while a detached house on 1.8-acres on Kitestown Road is on the market for Euro5.5m. Other popular areas where prices are more mid-range include period cottages on St Peter's Terrace, costing around Euro630,000, or terraced houses on Grace O'Malley Road, priced from about Euro520,000.

Rental market:

A two-bed apartment in Corr Castle rents for around Euro1,650 per month, while a modern four-bed house near Howth Hill rents for around Euro2,800 per month.

Transport:

Howth is connected to the city centre and south Dublin via the Dart and there is also an excellent bus service.

Amenities:

Howth Yacht Club, Howth Golf Club, Deerpark Hotel and Leisure Centre, library, post office, banks and dozens of pubs, cafes and seafood restaurants.

Schools:

Scoil Mhuire, Tucketts Lane, Howth (primary). Nearby Sutton has several secondary schools including St Fintan's High School.

Future development plans:

Fingal County Council has plans in the pipeline to carry out a Howth village improvement scheme.

On the market 50 Grace O'Malley Road, Howth, Co Dublin Price: Euro520,000.

Bedrooms: three Details: This lovely terraced home in the heart of Howth village comes to the market in excellent condition. With a floor area of 66sq m (710sq ft), accommodation comprises a living/dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and one bathroom. Tastefully decorated, the property has the original cast-iron fireplaces and solid timber flooring. A large 200ft-long garden also gives great potential for further development subject to planning permission. The property has sea views and is within a few minutes walk of the Dart and all local amenities.

Agent: Remax, 01-853 3333.