Apartment 12, Swilly Apartments, Swilly Road, Buncrana, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 EK23
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€259,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 82m² · Apartment
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €259,000, 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.
4 closed sales nearby · 14mo 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 above the median of comparable sales. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed. 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.
Financial Exposure · 29% 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
€259,000
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
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14b Ardaravan Sq, Buncrana, Donegal, Donegal | 2023-07-27 | — | |
| 21 Roneragh, Fahan, Donegal, Donegal | 2025-07-08 | — |
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 Rating Impact: The 'SI_666' BER rating is non-standard and suggests potential energy inefficiency. Upgrading from a typical 'E' or 'F' rating to a 'B2' could cost €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Size Efficiency: At 82m², this 2-bedroom apartment offers a price per square meter of approximately €2,957 based on the estimated value, which is competitive if the BER is addressed.
Value Optimization: The difference between the estimated value (€242,448) and the asking price (€259,000) is €16,552, presenting an opportunity for negotiation or highlighting the premium the seller is seeking.
Hypothesis: If the 'SI_666' BER rating represents a low energy performance (comparable to 'F' or 'G'), the immediate costs for insulation, window upgrades, and heating system improvements could exceed €10,000, but could unlock an annual energy saving of €1,000-€1,500 compared to properties with a 'D' rating, representing a significant long-term financial benefit.
Amenities
Connectivity Limited: Based on the location in Buncrana, Co. Donegal, transport connectivity is primarily reliant on local bus services, such as Bus Éireann routes serving the wider Donegal region, with no immediate access to train stations, Luas, or DART stops.
Local Services: Buncrana offers essential services including Scoil Iosagáin primary school, Coláiste UISneach secondary school, and local healthcare clinics, alongside supermarkets like SuperValu and Tesco for retail needs.
Leisure and Lifestyle: Residents can enjoy local amenities such as Buncrana Golf Club, Swan Park for recreation, and various cafes and restaurants along the main street, offering a modest lifestyle offering.
Hypothesis: The limited public transport infrastructure outside of bus services in Buncrana suggests that car dependency is high, which may deter potential buyers who prioritize easy access to major urban centers or public transit networks, potentially capping long-term capital appreciation compared to areas with superior connectivity.
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.