Foothills is a vibrant new neighbourhood where the rhythm of modern living blends peacefully with natural beauty. Wake up each day to breathtaking mountain views, leafy trails, and the promise of adventure just beyond your doorstep, all within a community offering new homes for every stage of life. It’s your chance to put down roots in a thriving, well‑connected community, surrounded by green spaces and modern amenities for a balanced lifestyle. With nearby local transport and quick access to Ireland’s motorway network, Foothills keeps you seamlessly connected to the city and beyond.
A number of three and four bedroom homes are being offered for sale by SDCC under an Affordable Dwelling Purchase Agreement (ADPA). These homes are, subject to exceptions, being made available for first-time buyers only. These include:
Unit Type | Description | SQM | Open Market Value | Minimum Purchase Price | Approximate % reduction from market value | Typical Gross Household Income* |
Fern | 3 Bedroom Terraced | 108.58 | €425,000 | From €300,000 | 29.41% | €90,844 |
Brook | 4 Bedroom End-Terrace | 155.23 | €495,000 | From €380,000 | 23.23% | €105,806 |
* Income assessments and exceptions apply. Households with higher or lower incomes may still qualify.
Buyers will enter into an ADPA with SDCC. Under this scheme, SDCC will take an equity share in the home—equal to the difference between the market value and the price you pay, expressed as a percentage of the market value. Applicants must require a minimum of 5% equity to be eligible to purchase.
The council may not seek realisation of its affordable dwelling equity for a 40-year period (other than for breach of the agreement). However, the purchaser may choose to redeem or buy out the affordable dwelling equity at any time by means of one or a series of payments to the council. Eligible applicants will be prioritised based on SDCC’s Scheme of Priority.
Applications
Please register your interest in this scheme by visiting https://www.daft.ie/new-home-for-sale/foothills-killinarden-tallaght-dublin-24/6606071 and ‘Message’ Sherry FitzGerald New Homes.
The portal will open for applications on Thursday 6th August at 10am and will close on Friday 28th August at 10am. The link to the portal will be available closer to the time.
It is recommended that applicants have their mortgage approval in principle prior to applying for an affordable home or at least be in a position to apply for a mortgage. Further information on income that is assessable, including rules around overtime, bonuses and commission, can be viewed here
In line with the Scheme of Priority, a minimum of 30% of these homes will only be available to applicants who are or have been living in the SDCC administrative area for a minimum of five years. Further information on the Scheme of Priority is available here
Please ensure that you have all documentation ready to upload when the portal opens. Everything you need is outlined here and if you have any questions you can contact the affordable housing team at affordablehousing@sdublincoco.ie and they can assist you.
For more information on Foothills, Killinarden please visit the development website.