8 Fermoy Road, 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
BER Improvement Opportunity: Upgrading the E2 BER rating could cost between €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase the property value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a positive return on investment.
Small Footprint Value: At 65m², the property is considerably smaller than the 3-bedroom median of 3.0 beds within a 100km radius, and its 2-bedroom configuration may limit its appeal to larger families or those seeking more space.
Underperforming Configuration: The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout is below the median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms seen in comparable markets within 100km, suggesting a potential mismatch with buyer preferences for family homes.
Hypothesis: The E2 BER rating and compact size suggest a significant investment is needed to bring this property up to modern standards and market expectations for a family home. Buyers seeking a turnkey property would likely overlook this listing, while investors might consider it for a renovation project, but only with a substantial price adjustment reflecting these upgrade needs.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Ballyhooly is not directly served by specific bus routes mentioned in the data, nor is it close to train stations, Luas stops, or DART stations, indicating potential reliance on private transport for most journeys.
Rural Service Access: While specific details are not provided for Ballyhooly, similar rural locations often feature primary schools, local shops, and basic healthcare clinics, though comprehensive services typically require travel to larger towns like Fermoy.
Underserved Connectivity: The lack of specific public transport routes and stations serving Ballyhooly directly suggests that commuting to larger employment hubs would involve significant travel time and potentially multiple changes, impacting lifestyle and convenience.
Hypothesis: The rural setting of Ballyhooly, while offering potential for a quieter lifestyle, comes with inherent limitations in public transport connectivity and access to a wide array of amenities. Future infrastructure developments or improved local services could significantly enhance the value and appeal of properties in this area, but currently, it presents as a location for those prioritizing a rural environment over urban convenience.
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.