Castle Street, Ramelton, Co. Donegal, F92 N8W2
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€295,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 118m² · End of Terrace
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €295,000, 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.
3 closed sales nearby · 11mo 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 3 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
3 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 · 103% 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
€295,000
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
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
11 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 · 3 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montmelo, Pound St, Ramelton, Donegal | 2025-05-29 | 68m² | |
| Bridgend, Ramelton, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-08-20 | — |
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
Efficient BER: The B BER rating suggests reasonable energy efficiency, with potential annual energy cost savings of €800-€1,200 compared to a D-rated property of similar size.
Spacious for Type: At 118.0m², this end-of-terrace property is larger than typical for its type in many areas, offering good space efficiency for its configuration.
Value Optimization: While not explicitly detailed, improving the BER from B to A could cost approximately €4,000-€8,000 and potentially increase property value by €7,000-€12,000.
Hypothesis: Given the single bedroom and bathroom configuration, there's a significant opportunity to enhance the property's market appeal and value by undertaking a cost-effective renovation to add at least one additional bedroom and bathroom, capitalizing on the BER rating and square footage.
Amenities
Connectivity Limited: Ramelton is not directly served by train stations or Luas/DART lines; local transport relies on bus services, likely requiring onward connections for significant travel.
Local Services Available: The area offers basic amenities with local shops and primary schools, but comprehensive retail, advanced healthcare, and diverse lifestyle options would require travel to larger towns like Letterkenny.
Walkability Concerns: While Ramelton itself is walkable, the proximity to essential services such as a hospital or major shopping centres is likely several kilometres away, necessitating private transport for most needs.
Hypothesis: The limited public transport and distance to key amenities suggest that properties in Ramelton, while potentially offering lower entry prices, are valued more for their rural lifestyle appeal than for commuter convenience or immediate access to a broad range of services.
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.