3 Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 E4WR

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€297,500 · 5003 Bed · 2 Bath · 117m² · Bungalow

Statistical analysis of transaction data. Does not consider your financial position, borrowing capacity, or personal circumstances. Terms.

Market Position

Limited Transaction Data

At €297,500, we cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.

Built from verified nearby closed sales, adjusted for time, size and property match.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.

Bid Model Unavailable

Not enough closed transaction data for this property.

We found 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 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.

Property & Area Checks

Flood exposure, nearby development activity, and local signals that could affect value or bidding pressure.

Pending Planning Applications

46pending nearby

Nearest: 132m from this property

8 material developments within 200m

101 total on record · 46 granted · 5 refused

Flood Exposure Check

Cross-references flood extent mapping, historical flood events, and study area classification for this location.

What Buyers Actually Paid Nearby

38 closed sales within 1.5km · 24 months. Similar homes: type match.

Asking €297,500 sits below the typical range for similar closed sales.

Filters broadened (size, beds) to increase sample size.

Asking €297,500LowTypical range (adjusted)Median (adjusted)

Sales adjusted to match this listing (size + date). This is the dataset behind your bid strategy.

Adjusted median

12-month rolling

Typical Range

P25–P75

Asking position

Low

vs. closed sales

Filters: 1.5km · 24m · type-matched · Unlock to adjust

Statistical Confidence · Low

Transactions Analysed

Within 1.5km

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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

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

Full methodology →

Local Market Notes

Property Quality

Energy Investment: Upgrading this D1 BER bungalow to a B2 rating would cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000, potentially adding €15,000-€20,000 to the property's value and reducing annual energy costs from an estimated €1,800-€2,200 to €800-€1,200.

Details

Spacious Living: At 117m², this bungalow is classified as 'Large', offering a generous floor area that significantly exceeds the typical residential property sizes in the area, enhancing its appeal for families.
Layout Potential: Although the property has 2 bathrooms, below the 3-bathroom median for the 5-20km radius, its '4+ Bed' category and spacious 117m² layout present a strong foundation for a family home, with potential for layout optimization.
Hypothesis: Given the D1 BER, strategic investment in energy efficiency upgrades could unlock substantial latent value in this 'Large' bungalow, transforming it into a highly competitive and desirable family home that commands a premium above currently lower-BER comparables in the Portlaoise market.

Amenities

Strategic Connectivity: Located on Ballyfin Road, the property offers direct access to the M7 motorway, approximately 2km away, for efficient travel to Dublin, while Portlaoise Train Station, about 3km distant, provides vital InterCity rail links.

Details

Educational Hub: Families benefit from proximity to highly-regarded institutions such as Holy Family Senior School (approx. 1.5km) and Portlaoise College (approx. 2km), alongside various local childcare facilities, supporting diverse educational needs.
Urban Convenience: Residents enjoy easy access to essential retail at Laois Shopping Centre (approx. 2km) with Dunnes Stores, other supermarkets like Supervalu and Lidl (both within 2.5km), and recreational options like Portlaoise Leisure Centre and the People's Park (both within 3km).
Hypothesis: Portlaoise's continued development as a strategic commuter town, bolstered by its M7 motorway access and rail links, will increasingly drive demand for well-located properties like this Ballyfin Road bungalow, particularly from those seeking a balance of urban amenities and lower housing costs compared to major cities.

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.