5 Castle Street, Donegal, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 N8P2
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€245,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 81m² · Townhouse
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €245,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 3.0km. 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 1 comparable transaction within 3.0km over the past 24 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.
Financial Exposure · 48% 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
€245,000
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
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 3.0km
19 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 · 1 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Ros Mor, Donegal Town, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-12-04 | 93m² |
Transactions within a 3.0km radius and 24-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
Average BER Rating: The 'C' BER rating suggests moderate energy efficiency; upgrading to a 'B2' could cost approximately €8,000-€12,000 but potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Space Efficiency: At 81.0m², this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse offers a reasonable size, but careful internal configuration would be key to maximizing its perceived spaciousness.
Value Optimization Opportunity: Investing in modernising the interior and potentially improving insulation, given the 'C' BER rating, could enhance the property's appeal and command a higher sale price, aligning it more closely with the €311,000 median sale price for similar broad property types within 1km.
Hypothesis: While the current 'C' BER rating is not a significant deterrent, focusing on specific energy efficiency upgrades that improve it to a 'B' or 'A' rating, particularly if neighbouring properties have higher ratings, could unlock a value uplift of 5-8% and significantly reduce annual energy costs, which are estimated to be €1,800-€2,200 compared to €800-€1,200 for an 'A' rated property of similar size.
Amenities
Transport Access: While specific bus routes and train stations serving Donegal Town directly are not detailed in the raw data, its location suggests potential access to national bus services like Bus Éireann, linking to larger hubs.
Local Amenities: Donegal Town offers a range of amenities including shops such as Magee of Donegal, supermarkets, and restaurants like Olde Castle Bar, providing convenient access to daily necessities and leisure.
Walkability Focus: 5 Castle Street is centrally located within Donegal Town, suggesting good walkability to local shops, the historic Donegal Castle, and The Diamond, the town's main square, enhancing daily convenience.
Hypothesis: The property's location in Donegal Town, known for its tourist appeal and heritage sites like Donegal Castle and The Diamond, positions it well to benefit from increased footfall and demand from both local residents and tourists, potentially supporting its value through short-term rental opportunities or by attracting buyers seeking a lifestyle connected to a vibrant town centre.
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.