House prices up by 15% due to new Luas lines

House prices close to new Luas Cross City service linking the red and green lines have rocketed by 15% in value, compared to a 6% increase in similar homes near other rail stations, it has emerged.

Property website Daft.ie has found that commuters living on the Dublin coastline pay the most for a home, with houses close to the Sandymount Dart averaging €784,000.

Among the most expensive Dart stations to live beside include Lansdowne Road (€737,000), Sydney Parade (€706,000), and Dalkey (€699,000).