Ballynacarrick, Doochary, Lettermacaward, Co. Donegal, F94 Y2D2
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€249,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 107m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €249,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 2 comparable closed sales were found within 5.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
2 closed sales nearby · 21mo 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 2 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
2 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. 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.
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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
21 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 · 2 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyoughter, Lettermacaward, Donegal Town, Donegal | 2024-04-03 | 270m² | |
| Straboy, Glenties, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-10-15 | 73m² |
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 C Efficiency: The BER C rating suggests moderate energy efficiency, with estimated annual energy costs of €1,200-€1,600, compared to potential savings of €400-€800 annually if upgraded to a B-rated property.
Standard Size and Configuration: With 107.0m² across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the property offers a standard configuration for its size, aligning with typical family needs.
Value Optimization Potential: While not a poor rating, upgrading from a C BER to a B2 could cost approximately €4,000-€7,000 and potentially increase property value by €8,000-€12,000, offering a return on investment.
Hypothesis: Given the C BER rating and its location outside major urban centers, the primary driver of value for this property will be its inherent character and plot, rather than energy efficiency upgrades, suggesting that investment in aesthetic improvements and outdoor space might yield a higher return than solely focusing on BER enhancements.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Information regarding specific bus routes, train stations, or Luas stops serving Ballynacarrick, Doochary, Lettermacaward is not provided, suggesting potentially limited public transport connectivity.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: The property's location implies a focus on natural amenities; however, specific parks, restaurants, or cafes in Ballynacarrick, Doochary, Lettermacaward are not detailed.
Essential Services Assessment: Access to specific schools, healthcare facilities, or pharmacies in the immediate vicinity of Ballynacarrick, Doochary, Lettermacaward requires further investigation, indicating potential reliance on more distant service centers.
Hypothesis: The lack of detailed amenity data for this specific rural address suggests that the property's value proposition is heavily reliant on its natural surroundings and tranquility, rather than convenience to urban amenities, implying that buyers will prioritize lifestyle over accessibility to services typically found in more populated areas.
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.