15 Cluain Dara, Gortahork, Co. Donegal, F92 P2P0
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€218,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 164m² · Terrace
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €218,000, 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.
3 closed sales nearby · 31mo 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 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 · 25% 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
€218,000
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
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cluain Dara, Gortahork, Letterkenny, Donegal | 2024-11-05 | 95m² | |
| 7 Radharc Na Tra, Ballyness, Falcarragh, Donegal | 2023-08-31 | — |
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
B3 BER Potential: With a B3 BER rating, this property is already performing reasonably well, avoiding the significant upgrade costs associated with lower-rated homes. Annual energy costs are estimated to be €1,400-€1,800, compared to €2,000-€2,600 for a typical D-rated property of this size.
Details
- Generous Proportions: At 164m², this property offers a very large living space for a 3-bedroom terrace, exceeding the typical size expectations for this property type and potentially offering greater value per square meter compared to smaller units.
- Optimization Opportunity: While the property has a B3 BER, further minor insulation improvements or LED lighting upgrades could potentially reduce annual energy costs by €100-€200 and marginally increase its market appeal, representing a small but efficient value-add.
- Hypothesis: Despite the B3 BER, the large size of this terrace property for its type suggests an opportunity to reconfigure internal spaces, potentially creating an additional bedroom or a more functional open-plan living area, which could command a 5-10% price uplift in a market that values space over strict energy efficiency in rural settings.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Gortahork is not served by any specific named bus routes mentioned in typical urban data, nor are there train stations, Luas, or DART stops within a reasonable commuting distance, severely limiting public transport connectivity.
Details
- Rural Healthcare Access: The nearest significant hospital would likely be Letterkenny University Hospital, which is over 40km away, indicating limited immediate access to advanced healthcare services.
- Basic Local Provisions: While Gortahork offers some local shops and a primary school (e.g., Scoil Naomh Muire), it lacks diverse retail options, secondary education facilities, and substantial lifestyle amenities like multiple restaurants or gyms within easy reach.
- Hypothesis: The current asking price is not justified by the limited amenities and poor transport connectivity of Gortahork; a significant price reduction of at least 30% would be required to reflect the challenges of accessing essential services and commuting options for potential buyers, making it a niche purchase for those prioritizing a rural lifestyle with self-sufficiency.
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.