Derryheelan, Drumlish, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford, N39 HD37
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
Price on request · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · Detached
Market Position
No Price Listed — Here's What the Market Says
No asking price to anchor to — which makes it easy to overbid. Based on 3 verified transactions nearby, similar homes sold for — with a median of . Use the closed sales data to set your own ceiling.
3 closed sales nearby · 7mo 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 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.
Price Distribution Analysis
3 verified closed sales within 3.0km · 18 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
No asking price is listed. The chart shows the verified closed sales distribution for 3 comparable properties — the core transaction band runs from .
This chart shows the verified closed sales distribution for comparable properties. It does not show your bid strategy.Same baseline as Market Position.
Statistical Confidence · Low
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 3.0km
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killalea Cottage, Derryheelin, Drumlish, Longford | 2025-09-11 | 93.2m² | |
| Brocklagh, Drumlish, Longford, Longford | 2024-11-18 | — |
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
BER Upgrade Potential: With a BER rating of SI_666 (Unknown), upgrading to a B2 rating could cost approximately €10,000-€15,000 and potentially increase property value by €18,000-€25,000, offering a strong return on investment.
Details
- Space Efficiency: The property offers 120m² of living space with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, which is significantly below the 100km median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, potentially limiting its appeal to families or couples.
- Value Optimization: Given the 1 bed/1 bath configuration in a 120m² footprint, there is a significant opportunity to optimize the internal layout to create additional bedrooms and bathrooms, potentially adding considerable value, especially if the local market median of 3 beds/2 baths is a strong driver.
- Hypothesis: The current 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom configuration within a 120m² detached property is likely a significant constraint on its valuation, especially considering the median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within 100km; a strategic renovation to add at least one more bedroom could unlock substantial capital growth, potentially by €40,000-€60,000 based on the price difference seen in the 10km radius between 1-bed and 4-bed properties.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: The property's location in Drumlish, Co. Longford, is served by Bus Éireann routes, including routes like the 466, providing regional connectivity, but lacks immediate access to train stations or Luas/DART services which are typically located further afield.
Details
- Local Services: Amenities within a reasonable distance would include local shops and services in Drumlish village and potentially Ballinamuck, along with primary schools like Scoil Naomh Treasa. Major healthcare facilities like the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, are approximately a 40-minute drive.
- Commuter Challenges: While offering rural tranquility, the absence of direct public transport links to major employment hubs like Dublin means commuting would likely require a car, with travel times to Dublin city centre potentially exceeding 1.5 hours.
- Hypothesis: The limited public transport infrastructure and distance to major urban centers and specialized services suggest that properties in Derryheelan, Drumlish, are primarily attractive to those seeking a rural lifestyle rather than daily commuters, creating a niche market segment that values tranquility over connectivity, which could explain the price disparity when compared to properties closer to urban cores.
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.