2 Church Street, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, V94 NH5H
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
Price on request · 3 Bed · 1 Bath · Terrace
Market Position
No Price Listed — Here's What the Market Says
No asking price to anchor to — which makes it easy to overbid. Based on 4 verified transactions nearby, similar homes sold for — with a median of . Use the closed sales data to set your own ceiling.
4 closed sales nearby · 15mo 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. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
No asking price is listed. The chart shows the verified closed sales distribution for 4 comparable properties — the core transaction band runs from .
This chart shows the verified closed sales distribution for comparable properties. It does not show your bid strategy.Same baseline as Market Position.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Orchard Ave, Church St, Rathkeale, Limerick | 2025-01-17 | — | |
| Main Street, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, Limerick | 2025-04-02 | — |
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
Significant BER Upgrade Needed: With a 'G' BER rating, upgrading to a 'B2' rating would likely cost €10,000-€15,000, potentially increasing the property's value by €18,000-€25,000 based on typical uplift for improved energy efficiency.
Details
- High Energy Costs: A 'G' BER rating suggests annual energy costs could be in the range of €2,500-€3,000, significantly higher than the €900-€1,400 estimated for 'C' rated properties of similar size in the wider market.
- Space vs. Local Norms: At 120m², this 3-bed terrace is well-sized, aligning with the 3-bedroom median found across all radii, indicating good spatial configuration for family living relative to broader market trends.
- Hypothesis: The substantial investment required to remediate the 'G' BER rating, coupled with the limited recent sales data for comparable properties, suggests that this property's current valuation heavily discounts future energy efficiency improvements, presenting an opportunity for buyers who can accurately project the ROI of such upgrades and are prepared for the initial capital outlay.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Currently, there are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stations explicitly listed as serving Rathkeale directly from the provided data, suggesting a reliance on private transport for connectivity.
Details
- Local Services Assessment: While specific amenities like schools, shops, or healthcare facilities in Rathkeale itself are not detailed in the provided data, the proximity to Limerick City (approximately 30km away) would typically offer access to a wider range of services.
- Walkability Needs Context: Without specific details on local walking routes, parks, or pedestrian infrastructure in Rathkeale, it's difficult to assess walkability, but the property's address on Church Street suggests it is within the established town centre.
- Hypothesis: The lack of readily available public transport and detailed local amenity data for Rathkeale suggests that its primary appeal lies in its affordability and quieter, rural lifestyle, making it a potentially attractive option for those prioritizing cost savings and a slower pace of life over urban conveniences, but it also indicates that significant travel would be required for access to major employment hubs or comprehensive services.
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.