10 Aghavannan Cottages, Rathmullan, Co. Donegal, F92 A5X8
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€310,000 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath · 134m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €310,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high. A structured bid strategy is critical. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 23mo recency · Low confidence · Property Price Register
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 4 comparable transactions within 5.0km over the past 36 months. A minimum of 3 is required to derive a statistically reliable bid strategy. Purchasing a report is not available for this property.
This can happen for properties in lower-turnover areas or very specific property types. Check back as new transactions register on the Property Price Register, or search for a nearby comparable property.
Price Distribution Analysis
4 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned above the median transaction level. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed.
This chart shows where the asking price sits versus recent verified closed sales. It does not show your bid strategy.Same baseline as Market Position.
Financial Exposure · 30% Above Median
If purchased at asking, you are paying above where most similar homes sold. A defined ceiling is designed to close this gap.
If purchased at asking
€310,000
Above transaction median
Buying at asking would put you well above what similar homes sold for — that's elevated overpayment risk.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
23 months
Data Freshness
Most recent sale age
±20%
Price Spread
How much prices vary
Low
Confidence Level
Sale prices in this area vary more than usual, so there is some uncertainty in the figures. Bid conservatively and in small increments.
Limited recent transaction volume reduces trend precision. Strategy remains anchored to closed-sale distribution.
PPR closed sales · size & time adjusted · no asking prices used
Supporting Evidence · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Pier Road, Rathmullen, Co Donegal, Donegal | 2025-07-03 | — | |
| 11 Abbey View, Rathmullan, Co Donegal, Donegal | 2023-12-08 | 105m² |
Transactions within a 5.0km radius and 36-month window.
Methodology
Closed sales time-adjusted to current market · size-weighted where floor area available · no asking prices or agent estimates used.
How adjustments work
- —Older sales inflated to current market level so stale data doesn't skew bands
- —Similar-sized properties weighted more heavily where floor area is known
- —Local price trends factored in when sufficient data exists; no artificial uplift otherwise
- —All figures from registered closed sales only — no asking prices, no agent estimates
Local Market Notes
Property Quality
BER Rating Advantage: The B BER rating indicates good energy efficiency, positioning it favourably against properties with lower ratings; annual energy costs are estimated to be €800-€1,200 compared to €1,800-€2,200 for D-rated properties of similar size.
Details
- Generous Living Space: With a size of 134.0m², this semi-detached property offers ample living space, exceeding the median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms found in comparable regional sales.
- Value Optimization Opportunity: While the BER is good, achieving an A rating could cost €8,000-€12,000 but potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000, representing a sound investment for enhanced market appeal.
- Hypothesis: The B BER rating, while good, suggests a missed opportunity for maximizing energy efficiency gains and potential property value. Investing in further insulation, heating system upgrades, or solar panels to reach an A rating could significantly differentiate this property in a market where energy performance is increasingly valued, potentially commanding a higher premium than indicated by current local sales data.
Amenities
Limited Local Transport: Public transport options directly serving Rathmullan are not detailed in the provided data; however, typical regional bus services would likely require onward connections to reach major towns or cities.
Details
- Essential Local Services: The immediate vicinity of Aghavannan Cottages, Rathmullan is likely to have local shops and basic services, but specific details on supermarkets, schools like Scoil Naomh Mhuire, or healthcare facilities like Letterkenny University Hospital (approx. 30km away) are not within the immediate proximity data.
- Walkability Assessment: While Rathmullan itself offers coastal walking routes, specific pedestrian infrastructure and connectivity to nearby amenities within a safe walking distance are not detailed in the provided data, suggesting reliance on private transport for most needs.
- Hypothesis: The property's location in Rathmullan, Co. Donegal, likely presents a trade-off between scenic coastal living and connectivity. While offering a peaceful environment, the absence of detailed public transport routes, proximity to major healthcare, and comprehensive retail centres within a short distance suggests that the primary buyer demographic will be those prioritising lifestyle over daily commuting convenience, potentially limiting the buyer pool and influencing future valuation based on infrastructure development.
Derived from nearby closed-sale patterns.
Built on verified Irish public data
Property Price Register
625,000+ verified closed sales
SEAI
Building energy ratings & floor area
Office of Public Works
Flood zones, events & study areas
MyPlan.ie
Planning applications nationwide
Common Questions
Bid strategy figures are derived from the Property Price Register — Ireland's official record of closed residential sale prices, verified through stamp duty. Floor area data comes from the SEAI BER register. Flood exposure is cross-referenced against OPW CFRAM flood extent mapping and historical flood events. Planning activity is sourced from national planning application records via MyPlan.ie. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.