The capital remains in first place.
The average price of a second-hand three-bedroom semi-detached home in Co. Kildare rose by 1.1% in the first three months of the year, reaching €463,750, according to the latest REA Average House Price Index.
The report highlights ongoing supply issues across the county, with homes typically taking around four weeks to reach sale agreed during the first quarter.
First-time buyers accounted for 45% of purchases, while a significant 43% of transactions were driven by landlords exiting the market. In Newbridge, that figure was even higher, with 60% of sales linked to landlords selling up.
Price growth was relatively consistent across Kildare’s key towns.
In Maynooth and Celbridge, average prices rose by 1% to €485,000.
Naas saw a slightly stronger increase of 1.1%, bringing the average to €480,000, while Newbridge recorded the largest rise at 1.3%, with prices reaching €405,000.
Local agents say a shortage of supply continues to shape the market.
“The lack of supply has dominated the first quarter, with the local market slowing considerably on new listings,” said Brian Farrell of REA Brophy Farrell.
He noted that limited availability has intensified competition, even for properties requiring significant refurbishment.
“This has increased the demand for all currently listed residences, including those in poor condition, which has also been helped by changes in grants applicable for such properties,” he said.
Farrell added that recent changes to rental regulations are beginning to bring more properties to market, with further increases in supply expected in the coming months.
The survey also found that energy efficiency is playing an increasing role in pricing.
A-rated homes in Kildare are now commanding premiums of up to 15% compared to C-rated properties.
Nationally, the average selling price of a three-bed semi-detached home rose by 1.5% over the quarter to €364,747, representing an annual increase of 7.67%. However, this marks a slowdown from the 9% annual growth recorded six months ago.
In Dublin, prices rose by 1.6% over the same period, bringing the average cost of a three-bed semi in the capital to €595,453 — a 6.6% annual increase. The share of first-time buyers in Dublin has fallen from 50% to 39% in the past six months, with uncertainty around rental legislation cited as a key factor.
Elsewhere, prices in Ireland’s other cities increased by 1.2% to €378,250, while large towns saw quarterly growth of 2%, pushing average prices to €281,287. In commuter counties, prices rose by 1% to €377,185.
Across all regions, homes are continuing to sell quickly, with four weeks remaining the typical time-frame to reach sale agreed.
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