22 Church View, Walsh Island, Co. Offaly, R35 DX39
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€245,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 139m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €245,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 16mo 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. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%). Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned below the median of comparable sales, suggesting favourable entry conditions. Median anchored to size-similar transactions.
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 — size-adjusted.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Church View, Walsh Island, Offaly, Offaly | 2023-06-02 | 80.1m² | |
| 15 Island Lodge, Walsh Island, Offaly, Offaly | 2025-01-22 | 97m² |
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 C3 Energy Efficiency: The C3 BER rating indicates moderate energy efficiency, with potential annual energy cost savings of €400-€600 compared to a D-rated property of similar size (€1,400-€1,800 for C3 vs. €1,800-€2,400 for D).
Space Efficiency: With 139.0m² of living space across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this semi-detached property offers a good balance of living area per bedroom (46.3m² per bed), suggesting efficient use of space.
Value Optimization: While a C3 BER is reasonable, upgrading to a B2 rating could cost an estimated €7,000-€10,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €10,000-€15,000, representing a sound investment.
Hypothesis: The presence of a C3 BER rating, while functional, suggests a market opportunity for owners to invest in targeted insulation and heating system upgrades, potentially recouping 1.5 to 2 times their investment in increased property value and long-term energy cost savings, particularly if nearby comparable sales feature higher BER ratings.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: Walsh Island, Co. Offaly, R35DX39, is not directly served by Dublin Bus routes, Luas stops, or DART stations; residents would likely rely on private transport or local bus services connecting to larger hubs.
Educational Facilities: Nearby educational facilities include Scoil Naomh Eoin in Geashill (approx. 5km), and Coláiste Choilm in Tullamore (approx. 15km), providing primary and secondary education options.
Healthcare Access: The nearest significant healthcare facilities include the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore (approx. 15km) and local pharmacies in surrounding villages like Walsh Island itself or Geashill.
Hypothesis: The limited direct public transport links and distance to major employment and amenity hubs suggests that property values in Walsh Island are more influenced by local rural demand and potential for first-time buyers seeking affordability, rather than commuter convenience or proximity to urban amenities.
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.