5 Barleycove Beach Apartments, Barleycove, Goleen, Barley Cove, Co. Cork, P81 HP86
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€350,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 72m² · Apartment
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €350,000, 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.
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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
0
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
Local Market Notes
Property Quality
BER Upgrade Opportunity: Improving the D1 BER rating to a B2 could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000 but potentially increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a good return on investment.
Energy Cost Difference: With a D1 BER, annual energy costs are estimated at €1,800-€2,200, compared to €800-€1,200 for a B-rated property of similar size, a difference of €1,000-€1,400 annually.
Space Efficiency: The 72.0m² size with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms offers a practical layout, but further optimization might be possible depending on the internal configuration.
Hypothesis: The D1 BER rating, while common, presents a significant opportunity for value enhancement through targeted insulation and heating upgrades, potentially unlocking a higher market segment if competitors have better energy efficiency.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: There are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stops directly serving Barleycove, Goleen; travel typically requires a car, limiting commuter appeal.
Local Lifestyle Amenities: The area offers proximity to Barleycove Beach, essential for leisure, but specific retail, healthcare, or diverse dining options would likely require travel to larger towns like Skibbereen.
Walkability and Access: While the immediate apartment complex offers pedestrian access, broader walkability is focused on the natural landscape rather than integrated urban services or extensive pedestrian infrastructure.
Hypothesis: The property's value is heavily tied to its coastal lifestyle appeal and holiday letting potential rather than traditional residential amenities like public transport and local services, suggesting a niche buyer pool focused on tourism or leisure.
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.