5 Sarsfield Street, Mountmellick, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32 K021
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€225,000 · 4 Bed · 1 Bath · 199m² · Townhouse
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €225,000, this home is priced within the typical range of 4 recent closed sales. There's room to negotiate — seller leverage is 3.3/10. 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 · 12mo 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 below 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
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Lord Edward St, Mountmellick, Laois, Laois | 2023-04-19 | 90m² | |
| 18 Patrick St, Mountmellick, Laois, Laois | 2025-04-11 | 186m² |
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 Improvement Potential: With an F BER rating, upgrading insulation, windows, and heating could cost €15,000-€25,000, potentially increasing the property's value by €20,000-€30,000 and improving its marketability.
Details
- Size Advantage: At 199m², this townhouse is significantly larger than the typical 3-bedroom property (median 3 beds) seen in the wider market (100km radius), offering substantial living space.
- Configuration Mismatch: A single bathroom for four bedrooms represents a significant functional limitation, potentially impacting buyer appeal and necessitating a renovation investment of €10,000-€15,000 to add another bathroom.
- Hypothesis: The current configuration, particularly the single bathroom for four bedrooms and the F BER rating, presents a clear opportunity for value optimization. A well-executed renovation focusing on adding a second bathroom and improving the BER to a C rating could unlock an additional €40,000-€50,000 in market value within 12 months.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: The property is not directly served by specific Dublin Bus routes, Luas stops, or DART stations, requiring reliance on local transport or private vehicles for connectivity to larger urban centers.
Details
- Local Service Access: Mountmellick offers a range of local amenities including Tesco supermarket, Mountmellick Community School, and the Mountmellick Medical Centre, catering to daily needs.
- Walkability and Local Hub: The immediate area offers decent walkability with shops and schools accessible within a 1-2km radius, though access to larger retail or employment hubs is limited without transport.
- Hypothesis: The lack of direct public transport links to major employment hubs like Dublin could be a limiting factor for commuters, creating a value ceiling. However, targeted investment in improving local community amenities or establishing a shuttle service to a nearby train station could significantly enhance the property's appeal and future value.
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.