Ballinrink, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, A82 WF38
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€190,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 52m² · Detached
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €190,000, 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 · 31mo 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. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%). Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned above the median of comparable sales. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed. Median anchored to size-similar transactions.
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 — size-adjusted.
Financial Exposure · 191% 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
€190,000
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
31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymacad, Oldcastle, County Meath, Meath | 2024-04-26 | — | |
| Charlies Cottage, Greeve, Mount Nugent, Cavan | 2023-08-22 | — |
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
High Upgrade Cost: Achieving a B2 BER rating from the current G rating could cost approximately €10,000-€15,000, but is projected to increase property value by €18,000-€25,000, making it a viable investment.
Size Efficiency: At 52m², this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached property is compact, potentially limiting appeal for larger households but suitable for singles or couples.
Value Optimization Opportunity: The property's G BER rating necessitates immediate attention; focusing upgrades on insulation and heating systems could unlock significant future value and reduce estimated annual energy costs of €2,200-€2,800 compared to a B-rated equivalent.
Hypothesis: Given the low asking price and the significant investment required for BER upgrades, properties with similar G ratings in this area are likely purchased by investors or those seeking a project, rather than owner-occupiers focused on immediate move-in readiness.
Amenities
Limited Transport Connectivity: As an 'Outside Dublin' location, specific bus routes, train stations, Luas or DART stops serving Ballinrink, Oldcastle, A82WF38 are not detailed, suggesting a reliance on private transport.
Scarce Local Services: Specific educational facilities, healthcare access points, shopping centres, or lifestyle amenities like restaurants and parks within immediate proximity to Ballinrink, Oldcastle, A82WF38 are not provided, indicating a need for travel to access these.
Low Walkability Potential: Without specified walking routes or pedestrian infrastructure, the walkability and pedestrian access for Ballinrink, Oldcastle, A82WF38 appears limited, favouring car dependency.
Hypothesis: The lack of detailed local amenities and transport connectivity in the provided data suggests this property is situated in a rural or semi-rural area where the primary value proposition is likely tied to the land or a quiet lifestyle, rather than convenience to urban services.
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.