Bloomhill, Ballinahowen
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€200,000 · 3 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €200,000, 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 · 7mo 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 below the median transaction level, suggesting favourable entry conditions.
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
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Barracks, Clonown, Athlone, Roscommon | 2025-08-25 | 118m² | |
| Master Walshe House, Clonfanlough, Via Athlone, Offaly | 2024-07-19 | 165m² |
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
Energy Deficiency: With a BER G rating, this property incurs estimated annual energy costs of €2,500-€3,500, significantly higher than €1,200-€1,800 for more energy-efficient B-rated properties of similar size.
Details
- Value Enhancement Opportunity: Investing €30,000-€50,000 to upgrade the BER from G to a B2 rating could increase the property's market value by €20,000-€30,000, while also saving €1,300-€1,700 annually in energy expenses.
- Bathroom Disparity: The property's single bathroom falls below the two-bathroom median for similar 3-bedroom properties sold within a 20km radius, potentially impacting its appeal to families seeking modern conveniences.
- Hypothesis: The combination of a low BER and a single bathroom for a 3-bedroom house suggests it may primarily attract cash buyers or those actively seeking a significant renovation project, limiting its appeal to mainstream mortgage-reliant purchasers.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: While Bloomhill lacks direct rail or Luas services, it benefits from local link services and proximity to Athlone (approx. 15-20km), which hosts Athlone Train Station for national rail links and Bus Éireann intercity routes.
Details
- Educational & Healthcare Hub: The area is served by local primary schools such as Ballinahown National School, with secondary education and broader healthcare facilities, including Athlone Regional Sports Centre and general clinics, accessible within Athlone (approx. 15km).
- Local Lifestyle & Retail: Ballinahowen offers local shops and community facilities, with comprehensive shopping and dining options available in Athlone, including shopping centres like Golden Island and Athlone Towncentre.
- Hypothesis: The property's value is bolstered by its serene rural setting, offering a unique lifestyle appeal for those seeking quietude and green spaces, which could increasingly command a premium as urban centres become more densely populated and competitive for families.
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.