14 Fenagh, Fenagh, Co. Carlow, R21 TW02
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€150,000 · 4 Bed · 1 Bath · 98m² · Terrace
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €150,000, 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.
3 closed sales nearby · 27mo 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 3 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
3 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned below the median transaction level, suggesting favourable entry conditions.
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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
27 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 · 3 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Granite Court, Fenagh, Carlow, Carlow | 2024-05-24 | 138m² | |
| 48 Woodglade, Fenagh, Carlow, Carlow | 2024-01-18 | 130m² |
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 Impact: The 'G' BER rating indicates very poor energy efficiency, and upgrading from G to a C rating would likely cost between €12,000-€18,000, potentially increasing the property's value by €18,000-€25,000.
Details
- Suboptimal Configuration: With 4 bedrooms and only 1 bathroom, the property's configuration is less ideal for a family or multiple occupants, potentially impacting desirability and saleability compared to the median of 2 bathrooms in the region.
- Size vs. Beds: At 98.0m², the property offers a reasonable size for its 4 bedrooms, but the single bathroom presents a significant functional limitation given the number of bedrooms.
- Hypothesis: The poor BER rating and single bathroom present a substantial opportunity for value enhancement; a strategic renovation focusing on energy efficiency upgrades (to a B rating, costing approx. €15,000-€22,000) and adding at least one more bathroom (costing approx. €8,000-€12,000) could unlock significant capital growth, potentially adding €25,000-€40,000 in value.
Amenities
Limited Local Transport: Fenagh, Co. Carlow, is not directly served by major public transport networks like Luas, DART, or specific Dublin Bus routes, necessitating reliance on local bus services or private transport.
Details
- Distance to Services: While specific local amenities for Fenagh are not detailed, being located outside Dublin typically implies greater travel time to major shopping centres, specialized healthcare facilities, and a wider range of educational institutions.
- Connectivity to Towns: Proximity to larger towns or cities like Carlow town (approximately 15-20km drive) would be essential for accessing a broader array of amenities, including schools like Carlow Institute of Technology and HSE-Midlands facilities.
- Hypothesis: The lack of immediate, direct public transport links and the 'outside Dublin' location suggests that this property's appeal will be strongest to buyers prioritizing rural living or those with strong local ties and access to private transport, rather than commuters or those seeking extensive urban amenities within easy reach.
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.