10 Coolagary, Walsh Island, Walsh Island, Co. Offaly, R35 HK71
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€160,000 · 3 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €160,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 14mo 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. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%). Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned below the size-adjusted median, suggesting favourable entry conditions. Median anchored to size-similar transactions.
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 — size-adjusted.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Coolagarry, Walsh Island, Geashill, Offaly | 2025-07-25 | 86.8m² | |
| 18 Church View, Walsh Island, Offaly, Offaly | 2023-06-02 | 80.1m² |
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 Upgrade Opportunity: Upgrading the F BER rating to a C2 could cost an estimated €15,000-€20,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €25,000-€35,000, representing a substantial return on investment.
Details
- Size Efficiency: At 120m², this 3-bedroom semi-detached home is a standard size for its type, fitting comfortably within the median of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom observed in local sales data.
- Value Optimization: Given the F BER rating, the estimated annual energy costs are likely to be significantly higher than the €1,800-€2,200 for D-rated properties, potentially costing €2,500-€3,000 annually.
- Hypothesis: The current F BER rating, coupled with its rural location, suggests a property that might be primarily attractive to cash buyers or those seeking renovation projects, as the cost and effort to bring it up to modern energy efficiency standards could outweigh the perceived initial value for mortgage-dependent buyers.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: The property's location in Walsh Island, Co. Offaly, lacks direct access to specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART services, requiring significant travel to access public transport infrastructure.
Details
- Local Services Sparsity: Specific schools, hospitals, pharmacies, and supermarkets are not detailed in the provided data for Walsh Island, implying a reliance on travel to larger towns for essential services and amenities.
- Walkability Constraints: Given the rural setting of Walsh Island, pedestrian access to a wide range of amenities is likely limited, necessitating car dependency for daily errands and leisure activities.
- Hypothesis: The lack of immediate, specific public transport routes and readily available amenities in Walsh Island points to a market segment prioritising rural living and space over urban convenience, with buyers likely accustomed to longer travel times to access a broader range of services and employment centres.
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.