5 Saint Joseph's Park, The Lough, Co. Cork, T12 C5T8
27 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€525,000 · 4 Bed · 4 Bath · 203m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €525,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. That's a favourable starting position — but consider a structural survey before committing.
27 closed sales nearby · 8mo recency · High confidence · Property Price Register
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
How this is calculated
We search the Property Price Register for closed sales near this property — matching by location, beds, property type, and where available, floor area (±20%). This gives us a set of genuinely comparable transactions.
Each sale is then time-adjusted to today using local price trends, so a sale from 18 months ago is inflated (or deflated) to reflect current market conditions. Where floor area is known, sales are also size-adjusted — a 90m² sale is normalised to what it would have sold for at this property's size. This means the figures you see aren't raw prices — they're what those same homes would likely sell for today, at this size.
Your bid strategy (opening offer, sealed bid range, walk-away ceiling) is then derived from the statistical distribution of these adjusted sales — with conservative safety margins applied when data is thin or dated.
Every figure comes from actual government-recorded sale prices. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.
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What your report includes
Before You Bid
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Here is what the data says about this property.
Will This Go Over Asking?
above asking
Probability of a sale above asking based on local bidding patterns.
Am I Overpaying?
local sales
Where the asking price sits in the verified local transaction distribution.
Negotiation Leverage Score
How much negotiation leverage you have based on market conditions.
These signals interact — full analysis in report.
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Built from 625,000+ verified Irish property transactions
Based on 27 verified local sales · High confidence
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Price Distribution Analysis
27 verified closed sales within 1.5km · 18 months. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%).
Asking price is positioned below the size-adjusted median, suggesting favourable entry conditions. 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.
The chart shows the market. Your report gives the number not to exceed.
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Local Market Momentum
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Radius: 1.5kmTime: 18m12m vs 12mMedian transaction price per m² has decreased 0.9% year-on-year, based on the trailing 18-month transaction window.
Local pricing conditions remain stable. No significant directional pressure.
Recent closed sales are time-adjusted to current market conditions before calculating transaction bands.
Statistical Confidence · High
27
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
8 months
Data Freshness
Most recent sale age
±20%
Price Spread
How much prices vary
High
Confidence Level
Recent sale prices in this area are closely clustered, which means the data is reliable and the bid strategy is well-supported.
High data density supports precise entry positioning.
PPR closed sales · size & time adjusted · no asking prices used
Supporting Evidence · 27 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardara, Hartlands Ave, The Louth, Cork | 2025-08-22 | 190m² | |
| Loughrea, Hartlands Avenue, Cork, Cork | 2025-04-23 | 130m² |
Transactions within a 1.5km radius and 18-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
Energy Efficiency Advantage: Lower Annual Running Costs: With a C BER rating, this property's annual energy costs are estimated at €1,500-€2,000, offering savings of €500-€1,000 annually compared to typical D-rated properties of similar size which average €2,000-€2,500 per year.
Details
- Exceptional Space and Configuration: Larger Than Average Family Home: At 203m², this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom semi-detached property is classified as '2X Very Large' and boasts an excellent 1:1 bed-to-bath ratio, significantly exceeding the median 3 beds and 2 baths found in properties within a 10km radius.
- Investment for Enhanced Value: Strategic Upgrades Potential: While already a C-rated BER, further targeted upgrades to achieve a B2 rating could cost €5,000-€10,000, potentially adding €10,000-€15,000 to the property's value and further reducing running costs.
- Hypothesis: The generous size and ideal 4-bed, 4-bath configuration, coupled with a respectable C BER, positions this property as a premium offering in a market predominantly featuring smaller homes, suggesting it will appeal to a niche segment of buyers willing to pay a premium for space and modern conveniences, potentially pushing the sale price closer to the estimated valuation rather than regional P75.
Amenities
Excellent Transport Connectivity: Access to City and Regional Routes: The property benefits from strong connectivity via Bus Éireann routes (e.g., 203, 205) serving the immediate Lough area, providing direct links to Cork City Centre, and is conveniently located a short drive from Cork Kent Train Station for regional rail services.
Details
- Comprehensive Lifestyle and Educational Hub: Close to Key Facilities: Residents have immediate access to the scenic Lough amenity, are within walking distance of University College Cork (UCC), and have nearby primary schools like St. Finbarr's National School, alongside ample local shops, cafes, and healthcare facilities including Cork University Hospital (CUH) within a short drive.
- High Walkability and Local Services: Seamless Everyday Convenience: Located in The Lough, the property boasts high walkability with pedestrian-friendly access to local conveniences, including grocery stores like Centra and Tesco Express, and is a short distance from the extensive retail offerings at Wilton Shopping Centre, enhancing daily living.
- Hypothesis: The combination of prestigious educational institutions like UCC, excellent local green spaces like The Lough, and direct city centre transport links will continue to drive strong demand and premium pricing for family homes in this specific part of Cork City, making it a highly resilient investment even in fluctuating market conditions.
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.