Apartment 8, Beal Na Mara, The Mall, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94 WC78
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€149,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 80m² · Apartment
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €149,000, 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 · 21mo 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. 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 · 37% 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
€149,000
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
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Street, Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Donegal | 2024-10-31 | — | |
| 1 Gildea's Apts, Upper Main St, Ballyshannon, Donegal | 2024-02-16 | 200m² |
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 Advantage: A B1 BER rating indicates good energy efficiency, suggesting annual energy costs of approximately €1,400-€1,800, compared to €2,000-€2,600 for a D-rated property of similar size.
Space Efficiency: At 80m², this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers a comfortable living space, with a price per square meter of €1,862.50 based on the asking price.
Value Optimization: While a B1 rating is good, upgrading to an A-rated BER could cost an estimated €10,000-€15,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €18,000-€25,000, offering a significant return on investment.
Hypothesis: The B1 BER rating positions this apartment favorably, but the potential to achieve an A rating by focusing on insulation and heating system upgrades could unlock substantial long-term savings for the owner and a notable uplift in resale value, especially in a market increasingly focused on sustainability.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: The absence of specific bus route numbers, train stations, Luas, or DART stops in the provided data means local transport connectivity is unclear and potentially limited.
Lifestyle Factors: Specific schools, healthcare facilities, shopping centers, and restaurants in Ballyshannon are not detailed in the provided data, making it difficult to assess lifestyle amenities.
Walkability and Local Services: Information on walkability and the presence of specific local services like pharmacies or parks in Ballyshannon is not available in the provided data.
Hypothesis: Given the lack of specific amenity data for Ballyshannon, it is hypothesized that the property's appeal and valuation are more heavily influenced by its inherent quality and the broader market metrics rather than hyperlocal convenience factors, suggesting potential value for buyers prioritizing property attributes over immediate local facilities.
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.