Buttercup Cottage Downing, Kilworth, Co. Cork, P61 VY04
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€250,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 72m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €250,000, 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 · 18mo 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 transaction level. 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
18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curraghoo, Glanworth, Cork, Cork | 2024-09-20 | 70m² | |
| 58 Pairc Na Gcapall, Kilworth, Co Cork, Cork | 2023-10-16 | 121m² |
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 Rating Impact: With a G BER rating, upgrading to a C3 would likely cost €15,000-€20,000 but could potentially increase the property's value by €20,000-€25,000, while reducing annual energy costs by an estimated €800-€1,200.
Details
- Size Efficiency: The property's 72m² size is considerably smaller than the median 3-bedroom properties in the 100km radius (median 3 beds), suggesting it might be better suited for a single occupant or couple.
- Value Optimization Opportunity: The significant difference between the estimated value (€325,419.44) and the asking price (€250,000) presents a prime opportunity for value optimization, especially if BER improvements are undertaken.
- Hypothesis: Given the G BER rating, a strategic investment of €15,000-€20,000 in insulation and heating upgrades could elevate the property's BER to a C or B rating, potentially unlocking an additional €20,000-€25,000 in market value and significantly reducing ongoing running costs.
Amenities
Limited Local Connectivity: There are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stops mentioned as directly serving Kilworth, Co. Cork, indicating potential reliance on private transport for wider connectivity.
Details
- Distance to Key Services: While specific local amenities are not detailed, the location outside Dublin suggests that essential services like major hospitals (e.g., Cork University Hospital approx. 45km away) and larger shopping centers (e.g., Mahon Point Shopping Centre approx. 40km away) would require significant travel.
- Rural Lifestyle Offering: The property's location in Kilworth, Co. Cork, points towards a more rural lifestyle with potential access to local natural amenities, but likely limited in terms of immediate pedestrian access to a wide range of shops, schools, and restaurants compared to urban areas.
- Hypothesis: The lack of readily available public transport and proximity to urban amenities in Kilworth suggests that future property value appreciation will be heavily influenced by potential local infrastructure developments or improvements in regional transport links, rather than immediate urban pull factors.
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.