House prices · Co. Waterford

House Prices in Waterford City

The median second-hand home in Waterford City, Co. Waterford sold for €175,000 over the last 18 months, across 115 recorded sales. Year-on-year, second-hand prices are up 8.2%. New builds had a median of €384,949. Homes typically sold for about €2,765 per square metre.

About Waterford City

Waterford City is the main urban centre in County Waterford, with a mix of established neighbourhoods and newer housing on the city edge. Second-hand homes have a median price of €175,000, which is well below the county median of €257,000, while new builds are notably higher at €384,949. Prices are up 4.1% year-on-year.

Median (second-hand)

€175,000

Sales (last 18 mths)

115

Typical €/m²

€2,765

Year-on-year

+8.2%

The second-hand median in Waterford City is 32% below the Waterford county median of €257,000.

Property mix in Waterford City

The make-up of second-hand homes sold here over the last 18 months. Shares are of sales where that detail is known; medians show the typical price.

Property type

Apartment
58%€177,000
Terraced
29%€180,000
Semi-detached
7%
Detached
3%
Bungalow
2%
Duplex
2%

Bedrooms

1 bed
10%€142,500
2 bed
58%€177,000
3 bed
18%€206,000
4 bed
7%
5+ beds
7%

Energy rating (BER)

B
9%
C
38%
D
32%
E
7%
F
9%
G
5%

Floor area

Under 75 m²
69%
75–99 m²
20%
100–149 m²
7%
200+ m²
4%

Recent sales in Waterford City

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DateAddressTypePriceBedsSizeBER
May 202613 Harbour View, Scotch QuayApartment€194,000261.77 m²C1
May 20267 Marine House, Canada SqApartment€213,000362 m²C2
May 202623 Barker St, WaterfordTerrace€135,0002G
May 202614 Mcconnell House, William StApartment€205,000279 m²D2
May 2026Apt 1, 5 Parnell StApartment€262,000F
May 20268 Adelphi Qy, Waterford€131,250
Apr 20266 Rossgrove Court, Hennesseys Rd€115,000
Apr 20268 Parliament St, WaterfordTerrace€258,000392 m²C1
Mar 2026503 Maritana Gate, Canada StApartment€188,000268 m²B2
Mar 202644c Adelphi Quay, Waterford€175,000
Mar 202622a Adelphi Quay, WaterfordApartment€223,000250 m²C3
Mar 202614 Henry St, WaterfordTerrace€100,0005E2
Mar 20266 Congreve House, Scotch Quay€100,000
Mar 2026108 Maritana Gate, Canada StApartment€202,500269 m²D1
Mar 20266 Scots Marsh, William StreetApartment€185,000350 m²B3
Mar 202641 Galtee Terrace, Castle St€180,500
Mar 20269 Cois Caladh, Scotch QuayApartment€160,000265 m²C3
Mar 202616 Henrietta St Apt 1, WaterfordTerrace€220,0003
Feb 20266 Mall Lane, Waterford CityTerrace€145,000491 m²D1
Feb 20262 Henry St Terrace, WaterfordTerrace€177,000250 m²C1
Feb 2026The Bungalow, Bath StBungalow€250,000272 m²C3
Feb 2026Apt 14 Woodpark Aparments, Park RdApartment€150,000160 m²C3
Jan 20262 St Marys Terrace, Rice ParkSemi-D€125,0001E1
Jan 2026Apt 17, Edmind Rice Suites€200,000
Dec 202526 Johnstown Bridge, JohnstownApartment€216,500280 m²C1

What is Waterford City like?

Across Waterford City's 4 electoral divisions and 3,460 residents, about 40% of adults hold a third-level qualification and 20% of homes are owner-occupied. On the Pobal HP Deprivation Index 2022 the area is classed marginally above average (ranges disadvantaged to marginally above average across divisions).

Pobal HP Deprivation Index 2022

Marginally Above Average-4.0 relative scoreRanges Disadvantaged to Marginally Above Average across divisions

Residents

3,460

people (Census 2022)

Age dependency

25.1%

per 100 of working age

Third-level educated

40.1%

of adults

Professional / managerial

24.1%

of residents

Unemployment

16.5%

of the labour force

Owner-occupied

20.1%

of households

Private renting

58.1%

of households

Population-weighted across the area's 4 electoral divisions, so larger divisions count proportionally more. Unemployment is the weighted mean of each division's combined male and female rate; the relative score is a derived population-weighted average, not an official Pobal figure.

Electoral divisions in Waterford City

4 divisions make up Waterford City. The coloured tag is each one's Pobal affluence band (green = affluent, red = disadvantaged); open a division to see its full Census profile.

Custom House AMarginally Below Average-7.0

People

Population367
Age dependency27.8%
Lone-parent families31.6%

Work & education

Third-level34.7%
Primary only11.6%
Professional / managerial25.9%
Semi/unskilled25.5%
Male unemployment18.0%
Female unemployment13.6%

Housing

Owner-occupied15.3%
Private renting57.4%
Social housing16.4%
Persons per room0.51
Custom House BMarginally Below Average-1.3

People

Population335
Age dependency18.2%
Lone-parent families20.0%

Work & education

Third-level45.5%
Primary only7.9%
Professional / managerial20.6%
Semi/unskilled33.5%
Male unemployment23.3%
Female unemployment16.9%

Housing

Owner-occupied3.5%
Private renting70.2%
Social housing14.2%
Persons per room0.63
Mount SionDisadvantaged-11.9

People

Population1,169
Age dependency27.1%
Lone-parent families43.3%

Work & education

Third-level23.7%
Primary only17.4%
Professional / managerial12.2%
Semi/unskilled36.8%
Male unemployment25.3%
Female unemployment15.4%

Housing

Owner-occupied20.9%
Private renting45.2%
Social housing28.4%
Persons per room0.53
ParkMarginally Above Average+1.9

People

Population1,589
Age dependency24.4%
Lone-parent families25.8%

Work & education

Third-level52.3%
Primary only5.5%
Professional / managerial33.3%
Semi/unskilled18.2%
Male unemployment12.9%
Female unemployment13.3%

Housing

Owner-occupied24.1%
Private renting65.1%
Social housing7.9%
Persons per room0.49

Pobal HP Deprivation Index 2022 — relative affluence and Census 2022 demographics by Electoral Division. Percentages use Census denominators (adults, households or labour force) that differ by indicator.

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Questions about Waterford City

What is the average house price in Waterford City?
The median second-hand sale price in Waterford City over the last 18 months was €175,000, based on 115 Property Price Register sales. New builds had a median of €384,949.
Are house prices in Waterford City rising or falling?
Second-hand prices in Waterford City are up 8.2% over the past year, with a current median of €175,000.
How does Waterford City compare to the rest of Waterford?
The Waterford City median (€175,000) is 32% below the Co. Waterford median of €257,000.

Other areas in Co. Waterford

Based on 120 full-market Property Price Register sales geolocated to Waterford City (4 electoral divisions). Medians exclude non-full-market and bulk transactions. New-build vs second-hand is identified by the VAT-exclusive flag. €/m² uses enriched floor areas where available. Last updated 9 June 2026. Not a valuation of any individual property.