Baile Cottage, Cloonskirt, Sooey, Co. Sligo, F52 PV08
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€157,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 33m² · Detached
Market Position
Priced Above Local Sales
At €157,000, this home is priced above what similar properties sold for — buyers at this level tend to overpay without a defined ceiling. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 17mo 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 · 21% 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
€157,000
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
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coola, Sooey, Co Sligo, Sligo | 2024-11-04 | — | |
| Cloonagh, Sooey, Sligo, Sligo | 2025-09-26 | 51.3m² |
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
Significant BER Upgrade Potential: With a G BER rating, upgrading to a C2 could cost an estimated €12,000-€18,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €18,000-€25,000.
Details
- Small Footprint Opportunity: The 33m² size of Baile Cottage is significantly smaller than the median of 3 bedrooms and implied larger floor area within the 10km radius (median beds: 3), indicating it may be suited for a niche buyer.
- Value Optimization Needed: The current G BER rating likely leads to annual energy costs of €2,200-€3,000, which could be reduced by €1,000-€1,600 annually by achieving a C-rated BER.
- Hypothesis: The very small size and G BER rating of Baile Cottage present a dual challenge; however, a targeted renovation focusing on energy efficiency could transform it into a unique, low-maintenance dwelling appealing to retirees or single occupants seeking a manageable rural property, thereby unlocking its full value potential.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: There are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas stops, or DART stations explicitly mentioned as serving Sooey, Co. Sligo within the provided data, suggesting a reliance on private transport.
Details
- Rural Service Access: The nearest significant amenities like larger supermarkets, secondary schools, and healthcare facilities are likely located in larger towns such as Sligo Town, requiring travel beyond the immediate vicinity.
- Low Walkability Index: The rural location of Cloonskirt, Sooey, suggests limited pedestrian infrastructure and a low walkability score, with essential services likely requiring car access.
- Hypothesis: The strong reliance on private transport in the Sooey area means that any future development focusing on improved local bus links or cycling infrastructure could significantly enhance property desirability and value, particularly for a property like Baile Cottage where current connectivity is a key limitation.
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.