2 x houses on c. 4.5 acres, Derryconnor, Gortahork, Co. Donegal, F92 VY93
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€225,000 · 6 Bed · 2 Bath · 185m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €225,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 2 comparable closed sales were found within 5.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
2 closed sales nearby · 9mo 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 2 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
2 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
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
9 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 · 2 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meenacladdy, Gortahork, Donegal, Donegal | 2025-06-30 | 181m² | |
| Killult Upper, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, Donegal | 2024-08-13 | 250m² |
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
Subpar BER Rating: With a D2 BER rating, significant investment in upgrades is needed; improving to a B2 could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000 and potentially add €15,000-€20,000 in value.
Details
- Large Footprint, High Utility Costs: The 185m² size combined with a D2 BER rating likely incurs annual energy costs of €1,800-€2,200, whereas a B2 rating could reduce this to €800-€1,200 annually.
- Configuration Mismatch: The property offers 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, which is a high bed-to-bath ratio that may not appeal to all buyers, especially given the D2 BER rating, impacting potential resale value.
- Hypothesis: The substantial landholding (c. 4.5 acres) presents an opportunity to implement renewable energy solutions like solar panels or ground source heat pumps, which could significantly offset the high running costs associated with the D2 BER rating and improve the property's overall appeal and long-term value proposition.
Amenities
Limited Local Connectivity: Gortahork, Co. Donegal, is not directly served by major public transport networks such as Dublin Bus, Luas, or DART; residents would likely rely on local bus services like Bus Éireann routes or private transport.
Details
- Basic Local Services: While Gortahork has local shops and essential services, access to larger shopping centres, specialized healthcare facilities, and a wide range of educational institutions would require travel to larger towns such as Letterkenny (approximately 40km away).
- Rural Lifestyle Focus: The property's location in Derryconnor, Gortahork, offers a rural lifestyle with significant land, but lacks immediate walkability to amenities like cafes, restaurants, or gyms, suggesting a strong reliance on car ownership for daily needs.
- Hypothesis: The isolation of Gortahork, indicated by the absence of direct major public transport links and the significant distances to regional hubs, suggests that any future infrastructure development, such as improved broadband or localized renewable energy projects, could significantly enhance property values by mitigating these connectivity challenges.
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.