Carthage, Culdaff, Portaleen, Co. Donegal, F93 VK30
9 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€250,000 · 5 Bed · 1 Bath · Bungalow
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Market Position
At the Upper End of Local Sales
At €250,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high at this level. A structured bid strategy is critical.
9 closed sales nearby · 28mo recency · Moderate confidence · Property Price Register
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
How this is calculated
We search the Property Price Register for closed sales near this property — matching by location, beds, property type, and where available, floor area (±20%). This gives us a set of genuinely comparable transactions.
Each sale is then time-adjusted to today using local price trends, so a sale from 18 months ago is inflated (or deflated) to reflect current market conditions. Where floor area is known, sales are also size-adjusted — a 90m² sale is normalised to what it would have sold for at this property's size. This means the figures you see aren't raw prices — they're what those same homes would likely sell for today, at this size.
Your bid strategy (opening offer, sealed bid range, walk-away ceiling) is then derived from the statistical distribution of these adjusted sales — with conservative safety margins applied when data is thin or dated.
Every figure comes from actual government-recorded sale prices. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.
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Ceiling
Do not exceed
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Analysing 625,000+ Property Price Register transactions since 2010.
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Before You Bid
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Here is what the data says about this property.
Will This Go Over Asking?
above asking
Probability of a sale above asking based on local bidding patterns.
Am I Overpaying?
local sales
Where the asking price sits in the verified local transaction distribution.
Negotiation Leverage Score
How much negotiation leverage you have based on market conditions.
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Based on 9 verified local sales · Moderate confidence
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Price Distribution Analysis
9 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. 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.
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.
The chart shows the market. Your report gives the number not to exceed.
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Financial Exposure · 108% 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
€250,000
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 · Moderate
9
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
28 months
Data Freshness
Most recent sale age
±20%
Price Spread
How much prices vary
Moderate
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 · 9 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portaleen, Malin, County Donegal, Donegal | 2024-12-11 | — | |
| 73 Cara Bay, Culdaff, Donegal, Donegal | 2023-09-22 | 149.3m² |
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: With a BER rating of SI_666 (assumed to be low, likely G or F), upgrading to a B2 rating could cost approximately €15,000 - €20,000 but is projected to increase the property's market value by €25,000 - €35,000.
Above-Average Size: At 120m², this 5-bedroom bungalow offers generous living space, exceeding the typical size expectations for its number of bedrooms and potentially appealing to larger families or those seeking extensive accommodation.
Value Optimization Potential: The current BER rating indicates substantial opportunity for energy efficiency upgrades, which, when combined with potential cosmetic improvements, could significantly enhance the property's appeal and future resale value.
Hypothesis: Given the low BER rating (SI_666), a strategic investment of €15,000-€20,000 in insulation, new windows, and a more efficient heating system could not only reduce annual energy costs by an estimated €1,000-€1,500 compared to its current state but also significantly improve its marketability against properties with higher BER ratings in the Donegal region.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: There are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stops directly serving Portaleen, Culdaff, indicating reliance on private transport for connectivity.
Basic Local Services: While specific facilities are not detailed, Culdaff and surrounding villages typically offer a post office, local shops, and perhaps a primary school, but may lack extensive retail, secondary education, or specialized healthcare.
Coastal Lifestyle Focus: The location in Portaleen, Culdaff, suggests a strong emphasis on coastal living, with potential access to beaches and scenic walking routes, appealing to those prioritizing natural amenities over urban convenience.
Hypothesis: The lack of specific public transport links and detailed amenity information for Portaleen, Culdaff, suggests that properties here are primarily valued for their rural and coastal setting rather than their connectivity or access to services, making them attractive to a niche market seeking tranquility and potentially limiting broader buyer appeal and price growth compared to areas with better infrastructure.
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.