3 Marine Crescent, Blackrock Cove, Blackrock, Co. Louth, A91 C5YP
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€425,000 · 4 Bed · 3 Bath · 112m² · House
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €425,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high. A structured bid strategy is critical. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 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 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 above the median of comparable sales. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed. 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.
Financial Exposure · 39% Above Median
If purchased at asking, you are paying above where most similar homes sold. A defined ceiling is designed to close this gap.
If purchased at asking
€425,000
Above transaction median
Above Upper Range
Buying at asking would put you well above what similar homes sold for — that's elevated overpayment risk.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
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 · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Seaview Square, Cnoc Na Mara, Blackrock, Louth | 2025-08-25 | 106.1m² | |
| 34 Doolargy Ave, Dundalk, Louth, Louth | 2025-12-16 | 81m² |
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 C1 Upgrade Opportunity: Upgrading from the current C1 BER rating to a B2 could cost an estimated €6,000-€10,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €10,000-€15,000.
Efficient Living Space: With 112m² across 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the property offers 28m² per bedroom, a reasonable configuration for family living.
Value Optimization: Considering the C1 BER rating, a focused energy efficiency upgrade could enhance desirability and potentially offset the current asking price premium over the local median sale price.
Hypothesis: The BER C1 rating for this property is in line with the broader market trends, as indicated by the lack of specific data on BER ratings for nearby sales, suggesting that while improvements are possible, it's not a significant outlier.
Amenities
Connectivity Options: While specific routes are not detailed in the provided data, Blackrock, Co. Louth, typically benefits from local bus services connecting to Dundalk and surrounding towns.
Local Services Access: Blackrock Cove is situated in an area that usually offers proximity to essential services such as local shops, pharmacies, and schools within a reasonable driving distance.
Coastal Lifestyle: The 'Blackrock Cove' address suggests potential access to coastal walks and recreational areas, enhancing lifestyle appeal for residents.
Hypothesis: Given the 'Outside Dublin' classification and the specific location of Blackrock Cove, the property's value may be significantly influenced by its direct proximity to the coast and any associated environmental or recreational amenities, rather than extensive public transport links typically found closer to major urban centers.
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.