43 Cluain Riocaird, Castlegar, Galway, Castlegar, Co. Galway, H91 X5VC
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€385,000 · 4 Bed · 4 Bath · 120m² · House
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €385,000, this home is priced within the typical range of 4 recent closed sales. There's room to negotiate — seller leverage is 4/10. If bidding heats up, you'll need a clear ceiling to avoid overpaying. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 4mo 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. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price sits marginally above the median transaction level.
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
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Odonoghue Terrace, Woodquay, Galway, Galway | 2025-11-25 | 68.6m² | |
| 101 Rahylin Gleebe, Ballybane, Galway, Galway | 2026-01-27 | 90m² |
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 Upgrade Opportunity: Upgrading this B3 rated property to an A-rated BER could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000, potentially increasing its value by €15,000-€20,000 based on typical market premiums.
Details
- Generous Proportions: At 120m² with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this property offers a larger than average configuration compared to the 3-bed, 2-bath median in the 100km radius, providing substantial living space.
- Value Optimization: The €385,000 asking price for a 120m², 4-bed, 4-bath house with a B3 BER is competitive, especially when compared to the 100km radius median sale price of €270,000.
- Hypothesis: Given the B3 BER rating, investing in further energy efficiency upgrades could not only reduce annual energy costs by €1,000-€1,400 compared to a D-rated property but also significantly enhance its market appeal and resale value.
Amenities
Excellent Transport Links: The property is well-served by bus routes including Bus Éireann services to Galway City Centre and surrounding areas, offering convenient public transport options.
Details
- Educational Proximity: Nearby educational facilities include Scoil Naomh Eoin and Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, catering to primary and secondary education needs within a reasonable distance.
- Local Retail Access: Residents have access to local shops and amenities in Castlegar and nearby Claregalway, including supermarkets and essential services, enhancing daily convenience.
- Hypothesis: The strategic location of Castlegar, with its growing residential appeal and proximity to Galway City, suggests that planned infrastructure improvements, such as enhanced public transport links to major employment hubs, could significantly boost property values in this area.
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.