14 Radharc an Chuain, Ramelton, Co. Donegal
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€295,000 · 4 Bed · 3 Bath · 121m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €295,000, 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 · 21mo 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 above the median of comparable sales. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed. 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.
Financial Exposure · 159% 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
€295,000
Above transaction median
Above Upper Range
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
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killbeigh House, Castle St, Ramelton, Donegal | 2023-12-21 | — | |
| 5 Back Lane Lower, Back Lane, Ramelton, Donegal | 2024-11-15 | — |
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
Excellent Energy Efficiency: The B2 BER rating indicates good energy performance, suggesting annual energy costs are likely to be €1,000-€1,400 lower than equivalent D-rated properties.
Generous Size: With a floor area of 121.0m² and 4 bedrooms, the property offers ample space, aligning well with the 4+ bedroom category prevalent in the 10km radius where the median beds is 4.0.
Potential for Value Optimization: While B2 is good, upgrading to an A-rated BER could cost €6,000-€10,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €10,000-€15,000, representing a strategic investment.
Hypothesis: Given that the BER rating is not provided for the majority of comparable properties within 100km (100.0% unknown), this property's B2 rating offers a distinct competitive advantage. If the local market were to increasingly value energy efficiency, the cost savings and market appeal of this B2 rating could lead to a disproportionate increase in its value compared to properties with unknown or lower ratings over the next 3-5 years.
Amenities
Connectivity to Regional Hubs: While specific local routes are not detailed, its location outside Dublin implies reliance on intercity bus services, with Letterkenny Bus Station (approx. 30km) serving as a likely hub for onward travel.
Local Educational Facilities: Ramelton National School serves primary education needs, and secondary options would likely require travel to nearby towns like Letterkenny, which hosts Coláiste Ailigh and Loreto Secondary School.
Essential Local Services: Ramelton offers basic amenities including local shops, pharmacies like McCauley Pharmacy, and healthcare access would typically be via GP services in the town and hospital services in Letterkenny (e.g., Letterkenny University Hospital).
Hypothesis: The lack of direct public transport links and proximity to major urban centers in Ramelton suggests that the property's appeal is strongly tied to its rural charm and community-focused lifestyle. Future infrastructure development, such as improved broadband access or designated remote working hubs, could significantly enhance its attractiveness to a wider demographic seeking a balance between rural living and connectivity.
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 flood extent mapping (CFRAM fluvial + NCFHM coastal) and historical flood events. Planning activity is sourced from the National Planning Application Database via MyPlan.ie — merged Local Authority planning registers from the Department of Housing. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.