Derelict Cottage, Knocklow, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93 H7V0
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€175,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · House
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €175,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 3.0km. 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 1 comparable transaction within 3.0km 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
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 3.0km
9 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 · 1 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bramble Court, Tullowhill Tullow, Carlow, Carlow | 2025-10-08 | 71m² |
Transactions within a 3.0km radius and 18-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 Upgrade Needed: The SI_666 BER rating indicates a very poor energy efficiency, likely incurring annual energy costs of €2,000-€3,000; upgrading to a B2 rating could cost €15,000-€20,000 and potentially increase property value by €25,000-€35,000.
Limited Space, High Potential: At 120m², the property offers substantial space, but the single bedroom and bathroom configuration may limit its appeal to families or couples seeking more rooms.
Value Optimization Opportunity: Given the derelict status and low BER, significant investment in renovation and energy upgrades is required to unlock the property's full value and meet modern market expectations.
Hypothesis: The substantial investment needed to address the derelict state and poor BER rating suggests a 'fixer-upper' premium is not currently factored into the asking price, presenting an opportunity for a buyer willing to undertake extensive renovation.
Amenities
Limited Connectivity: Without specific bus routes, train stations, or Luas/DART stops mentioned as serving Knocklow, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93H7V0 directly, transport connectivity appears to be a significant limitation for commuters.
Basic Local Services: The area's amenities are not detailed but are likely to include essential local services typical of rural Carlow, rather than extensive retail or dining options found in larger towns.
Rural Lifestyle: The location outside Dublin suggests a more rural lifestyle, potentially with good access to open spaces but fewer immediate urban conveniences and a greater reliance on private transport.
Hypothesis: The lack of specified public transport links and major amenities suggests that the property's value is primarily driven by its potential for renovation and its rural setting, rather than its immediate access to services and 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 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.