Derelict cottage c. 24.66 acres, Springfield, Tamney, Co. Donegal, F92 H308
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€160,000 · 24.66m² · Site
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Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €160,000, 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
Significant Renovation Needed: The property is described as a 'derelict cottage' with a 'SI_666' BER rating, indicating a very poor energy performance and substantial, costly upgrades will be required.
High Upgrade Costs: To improve from a 'SI_666' BER rating (equivalent to G) to a B2 rating, estimated costs for insulation, heating systems, and window replacements could range from €15,000 to €25,000 for a property of this size.
Value Enhancement Opportunity: Investing €15,000-€25,000 in energy efficiency upgrades for this derelict cottage could potentially increase its market value by €20,000-€30,000, offering a return on investment if renovation plans are well-executed.
Hypothesis: The derelict state and extremely low BER rating suggest that the primary value driver for this property is the land, with the existing cottage representing a significant refurbishment project or a site for a new build, and its current condition implies a substantial discount is warranted compared to habitable properties in the vicinity.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: As a derelict cottage c. 24.66 acres in Tamney, Co. Donegal, it is unlikely to be served by specific bus routes, train stations, Luas or DART stops in the immediate vicinity, necessitating reliance on private transport.
Remote Location Amenities: Specific educational facilities, healthcare access, shopping, and lifestyle amenities are not detailed for this remote rural location, implying significant travel distances to access services like schools, hospitals, or supermarkets.
Rural Connectivity Challenges: Walkability and pedestrian access will be limited to the extensive land itself, with minimal public footpaths or connecting routes to any local villages or services typical of urban or suburban settings.
Hypothesis: The property's rural location in Tamney, Co. Donegal, coupled with the lack of specific public transport, suggests that its primary appeal lies in its land size and potential for a secluded lifestyle, meaning buyers will prioritize privacy and acreage over proximity to amenities, and infrastructure development in the immediate area is unlikely to significantly impact its value in the short to medium term.
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.