62 Cluain Alainn, Donaghmoyne Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, A81 X012
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€160,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 80m² · Apartment
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €160,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 29mo 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 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Carraig Brooke, Carrickmacross, Monaghan, Monaghan | 2023-09-25 | 48m² | |
| 7 Caraig Brooke, Ivy Lane, Carrickmacross, Monaghan | 2023-09-29 | 62m² |
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 Analysis: With a C2 BER rating, energy costs are likely moderate; upgrading to a B2 rating could cost €8,000-€12,000, potentially increasing the property's value by €15,000-€20,000 and reducing annual energy bills by €500-€700 compared to a D-rated property.
Size and Space: At 80.0m², this 2-bedroom apartment offers a reasonable space for its type, with an estimated €2,000 per square meter asking price based on its listed price.
Value Optimization: The €26,029 difference between the estimated value and asking price suggests that achieving the estimated value would require addressing factors beyond immediate market conditions, potentially including upgrades or favorable negotiation.
Hypothesis: The C2 BER rating, while not poor, represents a tangible opportunity for capital improvement; investing in further energy efficiency upgrades beyond a B2 rating could further differentiate this property and yield disproportionately higher resale value in a market that increasingly prioritizes sustainability.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: Carrickmacross is served by Bus Éireann routes that connect to surrounding towns and cities, though specific route numbers like 175 or 32 are typical for regional connections rather than urban Luas/DART.
Local Services: The area around Donaghmoyne Road in Carrickmacross likely offers access to essential amenities including local supermarkets, pharmacies, and potentially primary schools, typical for a town of its size.
Walkability and Green Space: While specific walking routes aren't detailed, a town like Carrickmacross usually provides pedestrian access to local shops and community spaces, with parks like the Corduff Nature Reserve potentially nearby.
Hypothesis: The lack of specific urban transport infrastructure (Luas, DART) and the reliance on regional bus services indicates that Carrickmacross's appeal lies more in its community feel and affordability than its commuter convenience to major urban centers, suggesting its buyer demographic is likely local or seeking a quieter lifestyle.
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.