18 Reenellen, Knightstown, Valentia Island, Knight's Town, Co. Kerry, V23 XT04
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€380,000 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath · 122m² · Apartment
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €380,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 3.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 1 comparable transaction within 3.0km over the past 24 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 3.0km
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 · 1 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Reenellen, Knightstown, Valentia Island, Kerry | 2024-05-02 | 122m² |
Transactions within a 3.0km radius and 24-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 Advantage: The B2 BER rating is a strong asset, placing it above the 100km 180-day unknown BER percentage of 100.0%, suggesting potential annual energy cost savings of approximately €800-€1,200 compared to a D-rated property of similar size.
Details
- Spacious Living: With a size of 122.0m², this apartment offers ample living space, aligning with the 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom configuration which is a common and desirable setup in the market, with a median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within 100km.
- Value Optimization Opportunity: While the BER is good, investing €8,000-€12,000 to potentially upgrade to an A-rated BER could increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, representing a smart optimization strategy given the premium pricing.
- Hypothesis: The B2 BER rating, while good, is significantly above the local 10km radius's typical market where BER information is unknown for all recorded sales, suggesting this property may lead future market trends in Knightstown. If local authorities implement energy efficiency incentives, this B2 rating could become a significant future value driver.
Amenities
Remote Connectivity: Valentia Island's location in Co. Kerry, outside Dublin, means no direct Luas, DART, or Dublin Bus routes serve the immediate area; transport typically relies on local bus services like Bus Éireann, requiring potential connections for longer journeys.
Details
- Limited Local Services: Specific schools, major hospitals like University Hospital Kerry (approx. 1 hour drive), or large shopping centres are not within immediate proximity, indicating a reliance on local village amenities in Knightstown and potentially driving further afield for comprehensive services.
- Island Lifestyle Focus: The property's location on Valentia Island suggests a lifestyle focused on natural beauty and local community rather than urban conveniences; walkability within Knightstown itself is present, but access to extensive pedestrian networks or significant parks requires travel off the island.
- Hypothesis: The inherent remoteness of Valentia Island, while offering unique lifestyle appeal, presents a significant barrier to attracting buyers seeking convenient access to major employment hubs or extensive amenities. Future property value growth may be heavily dependent on increased investment in ferry services, improved mainland road infrastructure, or the development of specialized local tourism that leverages the island's distinct natural and cultural assets.
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.