6 Forest Ridge, Doughcloyne, Wilton, Co. Cork, T12 KD0K
27 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€525,000 · 4 Bed · 3 Bath · 159m² · 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 · 12mo 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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Ceiling
Do not exceed
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Analysing 625,000+ Property Price Register transactions since 2010.
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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Get Your Exact Bid Numbers for This Property
You've seen the market signals. Now get the exact numbers: where to open, how far to go, and when to walk away.
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 median of comparable sales, 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 5% year-on-year, based on the trailing 18-month transaction window.
Indicates softening pricing conditions. Buyers may hold stronger negotiation position.
Recent closed sales are time-adjusted to current market conditions before calculating transaction bands.
Statistical Confidence · High
27
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
12 months
Data Freshness
Most recent sale age
±11%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Fernwood, Wilton, Cork, Cork | 2025-02-05 | 117m² | |
| 35 Westbury Est, Sarsfield Rd, Wilton, Cork | 2025-01-14 | 100.3m² |
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
BER Improvement Potential: With a C BER rating, upgrades to achieve a B2 rating could cost approximately €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000, representing a sound investment for long-term energy cost reduction.
Size Efficiency: At 159m² with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this property offers a good balance of space for a family, aligning well with larger dwelling types common in suburban areas.
Value Optimization: The estimated value of €578,950.06, significantly higher than the asking price, presents an opportunity for buyers to acquire the property at a discount, with potential for value appreciation through targeted upgrades and renovations to match the higher end of the estimated value.
Hypothesis: Given the C BER rating, the property's energy costs are likely €1,400-€1,800 annually, compared to €800-€1,200 for a B-rated property of similar size; investing in insulation and heating upgrades could not only reduce these running costs by €600-€1,000 per year but also significantly enhance its market appeal and resale value.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: The Doughcloyne area is served by multiple Bus Éireann routes, including the 206, 214, and 220, providing direct links to Cork City Centre, UCC, and other key destinations.
Healthcare Access: The property is located in close proximity to the Cork University Hospital (CUH) and the Bon Secours Hospital, offering excellent access to a wide range of medical services and specialists.
Educational Facilities: Nearby educational institutions include St. Catherine's Special School, Togher Boys National School, and Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, catering to various age groups and educational needs.
Hypothesis: The area's strong connectivity via major bus routes like the 206 and 220, combined with proximity to Cork University Hospital and substantial educational facilities, positions Doughcloyne as a highly desirable residential location for families and professionals, suggesting that properties in this area are likely to maintain strong demand and value appreciation.
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.