Bridge Street, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, V42 T659
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€170,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 77m² · Terrace
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €170,000, this home is priced within the typical range of 3 recent closed sales. There's room to negotiate — seller leverage is 2.7/10. If bidding heats up, you'll need a clear ceiling to avoid overpaying. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 12mo 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 3.0km over the past 24 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 3.0km · 24 months. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%). Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned below the median of comparable sales, suggesting favourable entry conditions. 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 3.0km
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Killeline Heights, Newcastlewest, Limerick, Limerick | 2025-09-10 | — | |
| 20 Cluain Arra, Newcastle West, Limerick, Limerick | 2025-07-25 | — |
Transactions within a 3.0km radius and 24-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
Costly BER Upgrade: The D2 BER rating indicates potential for significant energy efficiency upgrades; bringing this property to a B2 standard could cost approximately €8,000-€12,000 but is estimated to increase its market value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a return on investment.
Limited Living Space: At 77m², the property offers 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, which is smaller than the median sale price of €262,500 for comparable properties within a 1km radius over 180 days, suggesting potential for improved layout or expansion to enhance value.
Value Optimization Potential: Given the D2 BER, investing in insulation, heating systems, and window upgrades (estimated €8,000-€12,000) could substantially reduce annual energy costs, which are likely in the €1,800-€2,200 range for a D2 rated property of this size, compared to €800-€1,200 for a B-rated property.
Hypothesis: The current D2 BER rating, while posing an immediate cost for improvement, represents a prime opportunity for value enhancement. By strategically upgrading the property's energy performance, its asking price of €170,000 could be significantly bolstered towards its estimated value of €191,294, and potentially even higher if the upgrades exceed the immediate local BER standards.
Amenities
Limited Transport Options: The property is not directly served by specific bus routes, Luas, or DART stations mentioned in the data, requiring potential reliance on local bus services and implying longer commute times to major transit hubs.
Local Services Availability: Newcastle West offers essential local amenities, likely including supermarkets like Tesco and Lidl, as well as primary schools such as Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, providing for daily needs within a reasonable proximity.
Walkability and Access: While specific walking routes aren't detailed, the Bridge Street address suggests it is within the town center, implying reasonable walkability to local shops, pharmacies, and potentially restaurants and cafes in Newcastle West.
Hypothesis: The absence of direct high-frequency public transport links (Luas, DART, specific bus routes) suggests that the property's appeal might be strongest to local buyers or those prioritizing a town center lifestyle over daily commuting to larger urban centers, as transport connectivity appears to be a weaker selling point compared to amenity access.
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.