Apartment 2 Link Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin, A96 H516
24 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€485,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 55m² · Apartment
Market Position
At the Upper End of Local Sales
At €485,000, this home is priced above what similar properties sold for — buyers at this level tend to overpay without a defined ceiling.
24 closed sales nearby · 9mo 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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Ceiling
Do not exceed
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Overbidding by 5% could cost €24,250 before interest.
Analysing 625,000+ Property Price Register transactions since 2010.
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 24 verified local sales · High confidence
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Price Distribution Analysis
24 verified closed sales within 1.5km · 18 months. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%).
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.
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 decreased 12.6% year-on-year, based on the trailing 18-month transaction window.
Indicates softening pricing conditions. Buyers may hold stronger negotiation position.
Recent closed sales are time-adjusted to current market conditions before calculating transaction bands.
Financial Exposure · 17% 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
€485,000
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 · High
24
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
9 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 · 24 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairthe, 1a Castle Street, Dalkey, Dublin | 2025-10-29 | 81m² | |
| 3 Blue Court, Convent Road, Dalkey, Dublin | 2024-12-12 | 85m² |
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
BER Investment Opportunity: Upgrading the C1 BER rating to a B2 could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a positive return on investment.
Size Efficiency: At 55m², this 2-bedroom apartment offers a practical layout, fitting the typical demand for compact living spaces in urban environments without appearing unusually small.
Value Optimization Potential: While the C1 BER is adequate, optimizing insulation and heating systems could reduce annual energy costs from an estimated €1,400-€1,800 (for C1) to €800-€1,200 (for B2), making the property more attractive and cost-efficient.
Hypothesis: The C1 BER rating, while not poor, represents a missed opportunity for immediate value enhancement and cost savings; properties with similar configurations but higher BER ratings (B2 or A3) within the same hyperlocal market command a price premium of €10,000-€15,000, suggesting a tangible upside for strategic energy efficiency upgrades.
Amenities
Transport Links: This location is well-served by Dublin Bus routes 47 and 111, and is within reasonable proximity to the DART station in Dalkey (approximately 1.2km walk), offering convenient public transport options.
Local Conveniences: Residents have access to a range of amenities including Tesco supermarket (800m), the popular restaurants and cafes along Castle Street, and local healthcare providers like Avoca Medical Clinic (900m).
Green Space Access: The property is within walking distance to Coliemore Harbour and Dalkey Demesne, offering scenic coastal walks and recreational opportunities, enhancing the lifestyle appeal.
Hypothesis: The strong connectivity via the Dalkey DART station and local bus routes, combined with the high walkability to essential services and attractive lifestyle amenities, positions this apartment as a prime choice for professionals and downsizers who prioritize convenience and quality of life, potentially commanding a consistent demand and value premium compared to areas with less integrated services.
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.