53 Newtown Road, Waterford, Newtown, Co. Waterford, X91 FFW9
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€695,000 · 5 Bed · 5 Bath · 264m² · Townhouse
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €695,000, 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 · 23mo 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. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%). Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price sits marginally below the median of comparable sales. 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton, 57 Newtown Rd, Waterford, Waterford | 2024-07-05 | — | |
| 56 St Declans Place, Lower Newtown, Waterford, Waterford | 2023-12-18 | 220m² |
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 Rating Impact: With a SI_666 BER rating (equivalent to a poor E or F rating), upgrading to a B2 could cost €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase the property value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a strong return on investment.
Space Efficiency: The property offers 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms across 264m², providing ample living space, equating to approximately 53m² per bedroom, which is generous for a townhouse.
Value Optimization: Given the suboptimal BER rating, investing in energy efficiency upgrades (e.g., insulation, modern heating systems) could significantly reduce the estimated annual energy costs, which are likely to be in the €2,500-€3,500 range for a property of this size and poor rating, compared to €1,000-€1,500 for a C-rated equivalent.
Hypothesis: The current SI_666 BER rating, if it represents an energy performance on par with E or F grades, presents a significant opportunity; if recent comparable sales within 1km (median €270,000) show higher BERs, this property's value could increase by up to 10% post-renovation.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: While specific bus routes, train stations, or Luas stops are not provided for this Waterford address, typical connectivity in such towns would likely involve local bus services connecting to the city centre.
Local Services: The area is expected to offer access to essential services including local schools (e.g., St. Declan's Boys School or Mercy Primary School), healthcare facilities like University Hospital Waterford, and shopping options such as Waterford Shopping Centre.
Walkability: Newtown Road is likely to feature pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, offering access to local amenities, parks (e.g., People's Park), and potentially cafes and restaurants within a reasonable walking distance.
Hypothesis: The property's location outside Dublin, despite lacking specific transport data, is likely to offer a more affordable cost of living and potentially a higher quality of life, with an average price per square meter within a 3km radius of €2767 suggesting good value compared to capital city prices.
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.