CARNMALIN, LOWER MALIN HEAD, Malin, Co. Donegal, F93 X3F9
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€160,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 95m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €160,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high. A structured bid strategy is critical. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 17mo 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 above the median of comparable sales. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed. 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.
Financial Exposure · 39% Above Median
If purchased at asking, you are paying above where most similar homes sold. A defined ceiling is designed to close this gap.
If purchased at asking
€160,000
Above transaction median
Above Upper Range
Buying at asking would put you well above what similar homes sold for — that's elevated overpayment risk.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barraicin, Malin Head, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-12-16 | 176m² | |
| Kilcourt, Malin Head, Inishowen, Donegal | 2024-08-16 | — |
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 Upgrade Opportunity: With a D2 BER rating, upgrading this 95m² bungalow to a B2 rating could cost between €8,000-€12,000, potentially increasing the property's value by €15,000-€20,000.
Energy Cost Savings: A D2 BER rating estimates annual energy costs between €1,800-€2,200 for a property of this size, while an upgraded B-rated property could reduce these costs to €800-€1,200 annually.
Well-Configured for Area: This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow aligns perfectly with the median property configuration of 3 beds and 2 baths seen in sales within a 20km radius over the past 180 days.
Hypothesis: Investing in a BER upgrade would not only significantly reduce running costs but also align the property with increasing buyer demand for energy-efficient homes, potentially offsetting the current overpricing and accelerating a sale in a softening market.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Located in Lower Malin Head, the property relies heavily on car travel; the nearest public transport involves Local Link Donegal routes like the 249 from Malin Head to Carndonagh, with no direct access to train, Luas, or DART services.
Local Essential Services: Basic amenities are available in Malin Village (approx. 5-7km), including Scoil Naomh Muire (National School), Malin Medical Centre, O'Doherty's Pharmacy, and a local supermarket, while larger retail is in Carndonagh (approx. 18km).
Scenic but Remote Lifestyle: The area offers unique lifestyle amenities such as the Malin Head Coastal Walk, Five Fingers Strand, and local pubs like Farren's Bar, catering to those seeking outdoor activities and tranquility rather than urban convenience.
Hypothesis: The appeal of this property is heavily weighted towards a rural, scenic lifestyle for specific buyers (e.g., holiday home seekers, retirees, remote workers); however, the reliance on private transport and distance to comprehensive services will limit its appeal to typical family buyers or commuters, impacting its competitive value.
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.