Apt 3 Palm Court, Arvagh, Co. Cavan, H12 V853
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€135,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 75m² · Apartment
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €135,000, 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 · 24mo 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 · 35% 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
€135,000
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
24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Palm Court, Arva, Cavan, Cavan | 2025-12-01 | 71.3m² | |
| 11 Palm Court, Arva, Cavan, Cavan | 2023-10-11 | — |
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 Improvement Opportunity: Upgrading from a D1 BER rating to a B2 could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000, potentially increasing the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a strong return on investment.
Details
- Size Efficiency: At 75.0m², this 2-bedroom apartment is a standard size, aligning with the median of 2 bedrooms for apartments in the wider area.
- Value Optimization: With a BER D1 rating, this property's estimated annual energy costs are likely between €1,800-€2,200; significant savings of €1,000-€1,400 annually could be achieved by improving to a B-rated property.
- Hypothesis: The D1 BER rating, while common in the region, represents a significant opportunity for value enhancement. Investing in targeted energy upgrades could not only reduce ongoing running costs by over 40% but also create a substantial uplift in capital value, particularly if the local market begins to place a higher premium on energy efficiency.
Amenities
Limited Transport Connectivity: Arvagh is not directly served by any national bus routes like Bus Éireann or private operators, nor is it near train stations, Luas, or DART lines, severely limiting public transport options.
Details
- Basic Local Services: The area offers essential amenities such as a local pharmacy and potentially a small supermarket, but lacks diverse retail options and specialized healthcare facilities within easy reach.
- Low Walkability: While the immediate vicinity might be walkable for essentials, the lack of a defined town center with a concentration of shops, cafes, and parks means significant travel is required for most daily needs and leisure activities.
- Hypothesis: The geographic isolation and lack of public transport infrastructure in Arvagh will continue to restrict its appeal to a local buyer pool. Future development that focuses on improving connectivity to larger towns or enhancing local amenities would be crucial to unlocking greater property value and attracting a wider range of purchasers.
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.