Briskil, Newtownforbes, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford, N39 HR60
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€75,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 111m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €75,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 9mo 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 4 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
4 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 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
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
9 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 · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briskil, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, Longford | 2025-04-02 | 57m² | |
| Cloontagh, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, Longford | 2025-09-24 | 74.2m² |
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 Efficiency Rating: The property has a BER rating of SI_666, which is a very low energy efficiency rating, likely corresponding to an F or G rating, suggesting significant potential for energy cost savings through upgrades.
Potential for Value Enhancement: Upgrading from a very low BER rating (SI_666, likely F/G) to a C rating could cost an estimated €10,000-€15,000 but is likely to increase property value by €18,000-€25,000, representing a strong return on investment.
Size and Configuration: With 111.0m² of living space, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom, the property's configuration is atypical for a detached dwelling, which may impact its market appeal and resale value compared to more standard layouts.
Hypothesis: The current configuration of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in a detached 111m² property, combined with a very poor BER rating, suggests it may be a niche property, possibly geared towards specific uses (e.g., artist studio, conversion potential) or facing significant renovation needs before it can compete with typical family homes in the area.
Amenities
Connectivity Limitations: Information on specific bus routes, train stations, or Luas/DART stops serving Briskil, Newtownforbes is not provided in the raw data, indicating potentially limited public transport options.
Local Services Availability: Specific details on schools, healthcare facilities, shopping centers, or lifestyle amenities in Briskil, Newtownforbes are absent from the provided data, making an assessment of local convenience difficult.
Walkability and Pedestrian Access: The raw data does not offer information on walkability, pedestrian infrastructure, or specific walking routes in the Briskil, Newtownforbes area.
Hypothesis: Given the lack of specific amenity data, the property's value and buyer appeal are likely heavily dependent on its proximity to larger towns or villages in Co. Longford that offer these essential services, with a significant premium being placed on properties that provide good access to such hubs.
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.