Apt 5 Carraig Abhainn, Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Carlow Town, Co. Carlow, R93 DP71
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€162,500 · 5003 Bed · 2 Bath · 69m² · Apartment
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €162,500, we cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
0
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
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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
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 Deficit: With a D1 BER rating, this apartment would likely incur annual energy costs of approximately €1,800-€2,200, compared to €800-€1,200 for a C-rated property, representing a substantial ongoing expense.
Details
- Upgrade Investment: Upgrading the D1 BER to a B2 would involve an estimated cost of €8,000-€12,000 but could potentially increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000.
- Configuration Anomaly: The property is listed with 5,003 bedrooms, which is an extreme anomaly and likely a data error; if it has a typical configuration for an apartment of 69m², it is likely undersized for a property with that many bedrooms, indicating a significant mismatch.
- Hypothesis: The current D1 BER rating presents an immediate opportunity for value enhancement through energy efficiency upgrades, as the €8,000-€12,000 investment could yield a return of €15,000-€20,000 in property value, significantly improving its marketability and long-term cost-effectiveness.
Amenities
Transport Hub Potential: Carlow Town is served by Bus Éireann routes, providing connectivity to surrounding towns and cities, though specific route numbers are not provided.
Details
- Local Conveniences: Carlow Town offers a range of amenities including local shopping centres, pharmacies, and primary schools like Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál.
- Recreational Access: Residents can access local parks such as the Peoples Park, offering green space for leisure activities.
- Hypothesis: While Carlow Town provides essential local amenities and transport links, the lack of specific data on direct rail connectivity or immediate Luas/DART access suggests that for commuters prioritizing rapid access to larger urban centres like Dublin, this location might require significant travel time or multiple transport changes, impacting its appeal for such demographics.
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.