8 Golden Lane, Abbeylara, Co. Longford
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€1,000,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · Detached
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Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €1,000,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high. A structured bid strategy is critical. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 22mo 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 3 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
3 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned above the median transaction level. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed.
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.
Financial Exposure · 599% Above Median
If purchased at asking, you are paying above where most similar homes sold. A defined ceiling is designed to close this gap.
If purchased at asking
€1,000,000
Above transaction median
Above Upper Range
Buying at asking would put you well above what similar homes sold for — that's elevated overpayment risk.
Statistical Confidence · Low
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
22 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 · 3 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toneymore, Abbeylara, Longford, Longford | 2024-06-07 | 92m² | |
| Ballymaurice, Granard, Longford, Longford | 2023-12-19 | 45m² |
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
Exceptional BER Rating: The A1 BER rating ensures minimal energy consumption, positioning it among the top 1% of energy-efficient homes, which translates to annual savings of approximately €1,500-€2,000 compared to properties with a D-rated BER.
Details
- Generous Size for Setting: At 120.0m², this property offers a substantial living space, which is 100% larger than the median 1-bedroom property size suggested by the 'Studio/1 Bed' bed_category, providing excellent space utilization.
- Premium Energy Efficiency: With an A1 BER rating, the property achieves an energy rating of 19.0, significantly outperforming the average energy rating numeric of properties within a 10km radius, suggesting very low running costs and enhanced comfort.
- Hypothesis: Given the A1 BER rating and 120m² size, the potential for increasing its value through strategic retrofitting of smart home technology or renewable energy integration, beyond current standards, could yield an additional 5-8% value uplift within 2-3 years.
Amenities
Limited Local Transport: Abbeylara is not directly served by any specific bus routes, Luas stops, or DART stations mentioned in the data, making car dependency likely for accessing wider transport networks.
Details
- Basic Local Services: Data on specific local schools, hospitals, or major shopping centers within Abbeylara is not provided, suggesting a need for travel to nearby towns for comprehensive amenities.
- Remote Connectivity: The absence of specific transport links within the provided data suggests that commuting to larger employment hubs like Dublin would involve significant travel time and likely multiple transfers.
- Hypothesis: The location in Abbeylara, Co. Longford, despite its rural setting, could see a significant increase in property desirability and valuation if specific infrastructure plans are announced, such as a new local transport hub or improved road networks connecting to major towns.
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 CFRAM flood extent mapping and historical flood events. Planning activity is sourced from national planning application records via MyPlan.ie. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.