Cottage on c.0.5 Acres, Birch Hill, Knocknabehy, Grenagh, Co. Cork
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€150,000 · 3 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · House
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €150,000, we cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
0
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
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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
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 Rating Impact: The SI_666 BER rating is exceptionally poor and suggests significant heating inefficiencies; upgrading from this rating to a B2 could cost an estimated €15,000-€20,000, potentially increasing property value by €25,000-€35,000.
Energy Cost Disadvantage: Properties with a SI_666 BER rating likely incur annual energy costs upwards of €3,500-€4,500 compared to €1,200-€1,800 for a C-rated property of similar size, representing a substantial ongoing expense for a buyer.
Space Efficiency: The 120m² size for a 3-bedroom house is standard, but the single bathroom may present a layout limitation and potential for value enhancement through an additional bathroom, costing an estimated €5,000-€8,000.
Hypothesis: The extremely low BER rating suggests the property may require a comprehensive energy efficiency overhaul rather than incremental improvements, presenting an opportunity for a buyer willing to undertake a deep retrofit to unlock significant long-term savings and potential capital growth.
Amenities
Limited Local Transport: Grenagh is served by Bus Éireann route 227, connecting to Cork City Centre, but lacks direct train or Luas services, necessitating reliance on this single bus route for public transport.
Local Services Accessibility: Knocknabehy is in a rural setting with limited immediate access to major retail centres; nearest supermarkets like SuperValu in Blarney are approximately 7km away.
Healthcare Proximity: The closest public hospital is Cork University Hospital, approximately 15km away, with local GP services likely available in Grenagh or Blarney, indicating a need for private transport for healthcare.
Hypothesis: The property's rural setting, while offering potential for tranquility and land, places a high reliance on private transport due to limited public transport options and the distance to essential services, which could be a significant deterrent for some buyers and may cap its appreciation potential compared to areas with better connectivity.
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.