85 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 XH2K
21 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€240,000 · 3 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €240,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. That's a favourable starting position — but consider a structural survey before committing.
21 closed sales nearby · 12mo recency · High confidence · Property Price Register
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
How this is calculated
We search the Property Price Register for closed sales near this property — matching by location, beds, property type, and where available, floor area (±20%). This gives us a set of genuinely comparable transactions.
Each sale is then time-adjusted to today using local price trends, so a sale from 18 months ago is inflated (or deflated) to reflect current market conditions. Where floor area is known, sales are also size-adjusted — a 90m² sale is normalised to what it would have sold for at this property's size. This means the figures you see aren't raw prices — they're what those same homes would likely sell for today, at this size.
Your bid strategy (opening offer, sealed bid range, walk-away ceiling) is then derived from the statistical distribution of these adjusted sales — with conservative safety margins applied when data is thin or dated.
Every figure comes from actual government-recorded sale prices. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.
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What your report includes
Before You Bid
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Here is what the data says about this property.
Will This Go Over Asking?
above asking
Probability of a sale above asking based on local bidding patterns.
Am I Overpaying?
local sales
Where the asking price sits in the verified local transaction distribution.
Negotiation Leverage Score
How much negotiation leverage you have based on market conditions.
These signals interact — full analysis in report.
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Built from 625,000+ verified Irish property transactions
Based on 21 verified local sales · High confidence
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Price Distribution Analysis
21 verified closed sales within 1.5km · 18 months. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%).
Asking price is positioned below the size-adjusted median, 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.
The chart shows the market. Your report gives the number not to exceed.
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Local Market Momentum
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Radius: 1.5kmTime: 18m12m vs 12mMedian transaction price per m² has increased 5.5% year-on-year, based on the trailing 18-month transaction window.
Indicates sustained upward pricing pressure in the local market.
Recent closed sales are time-adjusted to current market conditions before calculating transaction bands.
Statistical Confidence · High
21
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
12 months
Data Freshness
Most recent sale age
±20%
Price Spread
How much prices vary
High
Confidence Level
Recent sale prices in this area are closely clustered, which means the data is reliable and the bid strategy is well-supported.
High data density supports precise entry positioning.
PPR closed sales · size & time adjusted · no asking prices used
Supporting Evidence · 21 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Co Laois, Laois | 2024-11-21 | 107.4m² | |
| 150 The Hermitage, Borris Rd, Portlaoise, Laois | 2024-12-16 | 107m² |
Transactions within a 1.5km radius and 18-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
Energy Efficiency: With a C1 BER rating, this 120m² property offers lower running costs, with estimated annual energy expenses around €1,200-€1,600 compared to €1,800-€2,200 for typical D-rated properties of similar size, resulting in annual savings of €600-€1,000.
Details
- Bathroom Upgrade Opportunity: The property's single bathroom is below the median of 2 to 3 bathrooms found in properties sold within a 5km-10km radius over the last 90-180 days, indicating a potential area for enhancement to align with market expectations.
- Spacious Living: At 120m², this semi-detached home is categorized as 'Large', offering ample living space for a 3-bedroom property, which generally appeals to families and provides good value for its size within the Portlaoise market.
- Hypothesis: Investing an estimated €5,000-€8,000 to upgrade the bathroom or add a second shower could significantly increase the property's appeal and potentially add €10,000-€15,000 to its value, aligning it more closely with modern buyer expectations for 3-bed homes in the area.
Amenities
Commuter Convenience: The property benefits from excellent transport links, with Portlaoise Train Station offering direct services to Dublin and Cork, complemented by nearby Bus Éireann routes 8 and 12, ensuring straightforward commutes.
Details
- Family & Education Hub: Ideal for families, the area provides access to highly-regarded educational institutions like Scoil Bhríde and Portlaoise College, alongside accessible childcare facilities such as Bright Beginnings Creche.
- Local Lifestyle & Walkability: Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with Laois Shopping Centre (Dunnes Stores, Penneys), Portlaoise Leisure Centre, and People's Park all nearby, fostering a strong sense of community and good local walkability within residential areas.
- Hypothesis: Ongoing investment in Portlaoise's urban infrastructure, including potential upgrades to public spaces and enhancements to pedestrian networks, will likely boost the appeal of established residential estates like The Hermitage, further cementing their long-term property value.
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.