82 Ard Connell, Ardara, Ardara, Co. Donegal, F94 NXD0
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€195,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 101m² · End of Terrace
Market Position
Priced Above Local Sales
At €195,000, this home is priced above what similar properties sold for — buyers at this level tend to overpay without a defined ceiling. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 28mo 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 · 15% 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
€195,000
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
28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ard Na Greine, Ardara, Donegal, Donegal | 2023-12-20 | — | |
| 23 Drumaghy Park, Ardara, Co Donegal, Donegal | 2023-07-03 | — |
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
Average BER: The property has a C1 BER rating, which is better than D, E, F, or G rated properties, but significant upgrades to achieve a B2 rating would likely cost €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase the property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Details
- Efficient Size: At 101.0m², the property offers a reasonable size for a 2-bedroom dwelling, aligning with the median of 3 bedrooms in the 100km radius but providing sufficient space for its configuration.
- BER Opportunity: While a C1 BER rating is acceptable, it means annual energy costs are likely higher than a B-rated property, potentially costing €1,800-€2,200 annually compared to €800-€1,200 for a B-rated equivalent of similar size.
- Hypothesis: Given the property's C1 BER rating and the regional prevalence of higher BER ratings (implied by the lack of unknown BER data in nearby metrics), investing in energy efficiency upgrades could provide a significant competitive advantage and value uplift in Ardara, especially if local buyers increasingly prioritize running costs.
Amenities
Limited Local Transport: Without specific bus route numbers, train stations, or Luas stops mentioned for Ardara, transport connectivity appears to rely heavily on private vehicles.
Details
- Essential Services Nearby: While specific names aren't provided, a town like Ardara would typically offer primary schools, local shops, and healthcare facilities to meet daily needs.
- Rural Lifestyle: The 'Outside Dublin' classification suggests a more rural setting, likely offering a quieter lifestyle with access to natural amenities rather than urban conveniences.
- Hypothesis: The 'Outside Dublin' designation and lack of specific public transport data for Ardara imply that the property's value proposition is tied more to rural lifestyle appeal and local community amenities rather than commuter convenience, suggesting a limited market for buyers seeking rapid access to major employment hubs.
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.