Cappanrush, Ballyfin, Knocks, Co. Laois, R32 W7R6
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€160,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €160,000, 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 · 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 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 aligns with the median of comparable sales.
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
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 · 2 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ross Lane, Ballyfin, County Laois, Laois | 2025-08-01 | 84m² | |
| Clonagowan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Laois | 2024-03-06 | — |
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
Significant BER Upgrade Needed: A 'G' BER rating necessitates substantial investment; upgrading to a 'C' rating could cost €12,000-€18,000 and potentially add €18,000-€25,000 to the property's value.
Substantial Energy Costs: With a 'G' BER, annual energy costs are estimated between €2,500-€3,500, compared to €1,000-€1,500 for a 'C' rated property of this size.
Size Competitiveness: At 120m², this 2-bedroom bungalow is adequately sized, but its value may be impacted if the local market favors larger or more modern configurations for similar price points.
Hypothesis: Given the 'G' BER, investing in energy efficiency upgrades could yield a higher return on investment than standard renovations, as improved BER ratings are increasingly correlating with higher sale prices and faster sale times in regional markets like Laois.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: There are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stops mentioned as serving Cappanrush, Ballyfin directly, indicating a reliance on private transport.
Rural Amenities Required: Specific schools, healthcare, shopping, and lifestyle amenities are not detailed for Ballyfin, suggesting residents likely need to travel to larger towns like Portlaoise for comprehensive services.
Low Walkability Expected: The R32W7R6 postcode suggests a rural setting, implying limited pedestrian infrastructure and a need for cars to access most services and amenities.
Hypothesis: The lack of readily available public transport and specific local amenities in Cappanrush, Ballyfin, indicates that future property value appreciation will be heavily dependent on planned local infrastructure improvements or increased regional connectivity rather than organic demand driven by existing amenities.
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.