Ard Cathan, Scarteen, Newmarket, Co. Cork, P51 KP89
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€495,000 · 6 Bed · 4 Bath · 418m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €495,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 5.0km. 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 1 comparable transaction 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.
Financial Exposure · 50% 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
€495,000
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
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
4 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 · 1 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacurra, Newmarket, Co.cork, Cork | 2025-12-22 | 160m² |
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: With a B2 BER rating, this property offers good energy efficiency, likely resulting in annual energy costs between €800-€1,200, significantly lower than the €1,800-€2,200 estimated for D-rated properties of similar size in the area.
Generous Proportions: At 418m², this property offers substantial living space, which is considerably larger than typical homes, providing ample room for large families or those seeking extensive living areas.
Value Optimization Potential: While the B2 rating is good, upgrading to an A-rated BER could cost approximately €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, representing a sound investment for further optimization.
Hypothesis: The substantial size of this 418m² property, combined with its B2 BER, positions it as a high-value proposition for buyers prioritizing space and reasonable energy efficiency; however, focusing on specific high-impact upgrades like triple-glazed windows could further enhance its market appeal and long-term cost savings.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: This property's rural location in Scarteen, Newmarket, Co. Cork, means direct access to major public transport routes like Dublin Bus, Luas, or DART is unavailable, requiring reliance on private transport for most journeys.
Local Services Availability: While specific educational, healthcare, and retail facilities for Scarteen, Newmarket were not detailed, the property is located outside of Dublin, suggesting amenities would likely be concentrated in the nearby town of Newmarket.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: The absence of specific data on walkability routes or local parks suggests a focus on a more rural lifestyle, where access to extensive public amenities may be limited compared to urban or suburban settings.
Hypothesis: The value of this property is strongly tied to its rural setting and the lifestyle it affords, with any future development in Newmarket or surrounding areas that enhances public transport connectivity or centralizes local amenities potentially having a significant positive impact on its long-term appeal and valuation.
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.