Carrowpadden, Rathlee, Co. Sligo, F26 N672
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€215,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 80m² · Detached
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €215,000, 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 · 21mo 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. 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.
Financial Exposure · 83% 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
€215,000
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
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrenrod, Easkey, Sligo, Sligo | 2023-11-23 | 127.4m² | |
| Pullaheeney, Rathlee, Easkey, Sligo | 2025-05-30 | 271.2m² |
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
BER Improvement Opportunity: Upgrading the D2 BER rating could cost approximately €8,000-€12,000 for insulation, heating, and ventilation upgrades, potentially increasing property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Details
- Energy Cost Discrepancy: With a D2 BER rating, annual energy costs for this 80m² property are estimated to be €1,800-€2,200, whereas a similar B-rated property would incur costs of €800-€1,200, a saving of €1,000 annually.
- Size Efficiency: The 80m² size for a 3-bed, 2-bath detached property is standard, offering adequate living space without being excessively large or small for typical family needs in many areas.
- Hypothesis: The current D2 BER rating, combined with the significant asking price premium, suggests that potential buyers are being asked to pay for future improvements rather than current quality, creating a risk if upgrade costs exceed expected value uplift.
Amenities
Limited Local Transport: The absence of specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stops mentioned for Carrowpadden, Rathlee, Co. Sligo indicates potential reliance on private transport for access to regional services.
Details
- Rural Connectivity Challenge: Located outside Dublin, the nearest specific educational facilities like schools or colleges are not detailed, implying potential travel requirements for families and suggesting a less dense amenity offering compared to urban centres.
- Healthcare Access Uncertainty: Without specific mentions of nearby hospitals, clinics, or pharmacies in the immediate vicinity of Rathlee, residents may need to travel to larger towns for healthcare services, impacting daily convenience.
- Hypothesis: The lack of specific, granular amenity data for the immediate Carrowpadden area, combined with its 'outside Dublin' classification, suggests that its value proposition relies heavily on its intrinsic property qualities and natural surroundings, rather than its connectivity to extensive urban 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 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.