Arranmore, Co. Donegal, F94 0000
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€114,950 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 21m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €114,950, 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arranmore, Letterkenny, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-04-16 | — |
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 Pending Uncertainty: The pending BER rating means current energy efficiency and associated costs are unknown, but upgrading from a typical D-rated property to a B2 could cost €8,000-€12,000 and increase value by €15,000-€20,000.
Compact Footprint: The property's small size of 21.0m² for a detached 1-bedroom home is significantly smaller than typical properties in many Irish markets, potentially limiting its appeal and future resale value.
Value Optimization Needed: Given the compact size and pending BER, significant investment in energy upgrades and potentially expansion or modernization would be required to align its value with the estimated €163,415, rather than the €114,950 asking price.
Hypothesis: The small size and pending BER rating suggest a niche market appeal, and for the property to reach its estimated value, significant capital expenditure on energy efficiency upgrades and potentially expansion would be crucial, likely targeting buyers prioritizing a low-maintenance, potentially holiday-let property.
Amenities
Limited Transport Connectivity: Arranmore Island itself is primarily served by ferry services, with no direct bus routes, train stations, or Luas/DART stops directly accessible on the island, requiring significant travel to mainland transport links.
Remote Lifestyle Amenities: Essential amenities like specific schools, major healthcare facilities, and extensive retail centers are not present on Arranmore; residents would need to travel to mainland towns like Dungloe or Letterkenny for services such as Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Dungloe Community Hospital, or larger supermarkets.
Restricted Walkability: While the island offers natural beauty for walking, the walkability to essential services is severely limited due to the dispersed nature of island living and the lack of a centralized commercial hub, making car dependency very high.
Hypothesis: The geographical isolation and limited direct infrastructure of Arranmore suggest that its property value is driven more by its unique island lifestyle appeal and natural environment rather than traditional commuter convenience or access to mainland amenities, making it a niche market for specific buyer profiles.
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.