1 Keegan's Cottage, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04A6W6
Dublin, Ireland
Guide Price
$772,200
€715,000 EUR · $996/sqft
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
775 sq ft
Description
house for sale at 1 Keegan's Cottage, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04A6W6. 2 bed, 1 bath, 72 sqm.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Dublin
The easiest European transition for Americans -- English-speaking, culturally familiar, and home to major US tech companies (Google, Meta, Apple) that sponsor work permits. Housing is the biggest pain point, with rents rivaling San Francisco and inventory chronically tight. The people are genuinely warm and social life revolves around pubs, but making deep friendships with locals takes time.
Pints of Guinness in ancient pubs, weekend hikes through emerald hills, and a literary culture where strangers become friends over a single conversation.
Visa
Critical Skills Employment Permit — requires a job offer in a shortage occupation (min €40,904/yr salary). After 21 months, upgrade to Stamp 4 for open work rights. Spouse can work immediately without a permit.
Learn more: Digital Nomad Visas: Where You Can Live & Work in 2026→Key Fact
Ireland has no digital nomad visa — you need employer sponsorship or to transfer within a multinational. The upside: English-speaking, EU access, and a huge US-Irish expat community.
Learn more: The Top 20 Countries Americans Are Moving To→Ireland at a glance
How Ireland scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Ireland
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
3-6% of purchase price
- ·Stamp duty: 1% (up to €1M)
- ·Legal fees: €2,000-4,000
- ·Surveyor: €300-500
- ·Land Registry: €600-800
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.18% of market value (Local Property Tax)
Insurance
€300-600/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
€100-250/mo for apartments
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (1-2%)
Foreign Buyer Note
No restrictions on foreign buyers. No extra taxes.
Legal help in Ireland
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Ireland?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Sales Office
Hooke & MacDonald
Next steps for moving to Ireland
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
Daft.ie
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