8 Fermoy Road, Ballyhooly, Co.Cork, Ballyhooly, Co. Cork, P51 X6F8
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€159,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 65m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €159,000, 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 · 21mo 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
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Grove, An Gleann Ull, Ballyhooly, Cork | 2024-03-01 | — | |
| Castleblagh, Ballyhooly, Mallow, Cork | 2024-01-26 | 159m² |
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
Costly BER Upgrade: The E2 BER rating would likely require an investment of €8,000-€12,000 to upgrade to a B2, potentially increasing property value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a clear return on investment.
Compact Living Space: At 65m², this 2-bed property is on the smaller side for a detached house, with a median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms typically found in the 100km radius market.
Value Optimization Needed: Given the E2 BER rating and compact size, focusing on energy efficiency upgrades and potential minor refurbishments could optimize its market value and appeal.
Hypothesis: The E2 BER rating and smaller size for a detached dwelling suggest that this property may appeal more to investors looking for a renovation project or first-time buyers focused on affordability, rather than families seeking space and modern comforts.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Ballyhooly is served by Bus Éireann routes, with Route 245 connecting to Cork City, however, it lacks direct train or Luas/DART access, necessitating car travel for wider connectivity.
Local Services Availability: The property is within proximity to Ballyhooly National School and local shops, providing essential services but lacking the extensive retail, dining, and healthcare options found in larger towns.
Commuter Challenges: While Route 245 provides a link to Cork City, the journey can be time-consuming, and the absence of nearby train stations or rapid transit makes daily commuting to major employment hubs challenging without a private vehicle.
Hypothesis: The property's location in Ballyhooly, while offering rural charm and a lower price point, presents significant connectivity challenges for those seeking frequent access to urban amenities or employment centres, suggesting its primary appeal may be to those prioritizing a quieter lifestyle and lower cost of living.
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.