2 x houses on c. 4.5acres, 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 · 184m² · 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 · 13mo 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 of comparable sales, 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
13 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
BER Improvement Potential: Upgrading the D2 BER rating to a B2 would likely cost between €10,000-€15,000 and could increase the property's value by €18,000-€25,000, representing a solid return on investment.
Energy Cost Discrepancy: A D2 BER rating for a 184m² property likely incurs annual energy costs of €1,800-€2,400, compared to an estimated €800-€1,200 for a B-rated property of similar size.
Spacious Configuration: The property offers a generous 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across 184m², providing ample living space for larger families or multiple occupants.
Hypothesis: The presence of two houses on the land, though not detailed in BER, presents an opportunity to optimize energy efficiency across both structures simultaneously, potentially achieving greater economies of scale in renovation costs and thus a higher overall value uplift.
Amenities
Connectivity Lacking: Gortahork's rural location means it is not directly served by major public transport hubs like train stations or Luas/DART stops; travel to these would require significant onward journey.
Limited Local Services: Specific details on immediate local schools, healthcare, and retail are not provided, suggesting residents may need to travel for comprehensive services.
Rural Lifestyle Appeal: The 4.5 acres offer significant lifestyle amenity, providing open space and privacy characteristic of a rural setting, appealing to those seeking a detached, tranquil environment.
Hypothesis: The property's value will be significantly influenced by future local infrastructure development, such as improved broadband or potential public transport links, which could bridge the current amenity gap and enhance its appeal to a broader buyer demographic.
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.