derreen, ballyforan, ballinasloe, co. galway, h53 c3w8
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€190,000 · 3 Bed · 1 Bath · 130m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €190,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 9mo 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 4 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
4 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%). Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned below the size-adjusted median, suggesting favourable entry conditions. Median anchored to size-similar transactions.
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 — size-adjusted.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
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 · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turpanmore, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Roscommon | 2025-07-03 | 80m² | |
| Coolatubber, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Roscommon | 2024-05-24 | 94m² |
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
Energy Efficiency Gap: With an unknown BER (SI_666), this bungalow likely requires significant energy upgrades; improving from a hypothetical D-rating to a B2 could cost €8,000-€12,000 but potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Details
- Bathroom Deficit: The property's single bathroom falls short of the 2-bath median for properties sold within a 10km and 20km radius, indicating a potential area for renovation to align with buyer expectations.
- Layout Modernisation: At 130m², this 3-bedroom bungalow offers generous space, but its 1-bathroom configuration presents an opportunity for modernisation to add a second bathroom, aligning with area median standards and enhancing market appeal.
- Hypothesis: Given the likely low BER and 1-bathroom setup, future market demand in this rural setting might increasingly favour properties with modern energy efficiency and multiple bathrooms, suggesting that strategic upgrades could position this property as a premium offering rather than just a traditional home.
Amenities
Rural Connectivity: Located in a rural setting, transport heavily relies on private vehicles, with limited public transport options like infrequent Bus Éireann services; the nearest train station is in Ballinasloe (approx. 15km).
Details
- Essential Services Access: Essential amenities are available in nearby Ballyforan village, including Ballyforan National School and a local shop; for comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and secondary education, residents typically travel to Ballinasloe (e.g., Portiuncula University Hospital, SuperValu).
- Community Lifestyle: The area offers a quiet, community-focused lifestyle with local GAA clubs and pubs in Ballyforan, promoting outdoor activities inherent in the rural landscape, though requiring car travel for broader leisure options.
- Hypothesis: The property's rural location in Ballyforan, while offering tranquility and larger plot potential (not specified, but common for bungalows), could see its value increasingly influenced by the development of remote working hubs and enhanced digital connectivity, reducing reliance on physical commuting to major centres.
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.