Donoman, Croom, Co. Limerick, V35 VE84
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€135,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · Detached
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Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €135,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high. A structured bid strategy is critical. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 11mo 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. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned above the median transaction level. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed.
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.
Financial Exposure · 35% Above Median
If purchased at asking, you are paying above where most similar homes sold. A defined ceiling is designed to close this gap.
If purchased at asking
€135,000
Above transaction median
Buying at asking would put you well above what similar homes sold for — that's elevated overpayment risk.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ploughlands, Croom, County Limerick, Limerick | 2025-11-11 | — | |
| Ballygrennan, Croom, County Limerick, Limerick | 2023-07-21 | 55.6m² |
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
Significant BER Upgrade Opportunity: With a G BER rating, upgrading to a C1 would cost an estimated €10,000-€15,000 but could potentially increase the property's value by €20,000-€30,000 and significantly reduce annual energy costs from an estimated €2,500-€3,000 to €1,200-€1,600.
Details
- Size Mismatch with Market: The property's 120m² size is comparable to the 120m² size provided, however, the local market within 10km shows a median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, indicating this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom configuration might be a mismatch for typical buyer demand in the area.
- Value Optimization Needed: Given the G BER rating and the configuration of only 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, significant investment in energy efficiency and potentially an extension or renovation would be required to bring this property in line with the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom standard seen in 85% of sales within a 20km radius (median beds: 3, median baths: 2).
- Hypothesis: The current G BER rating, combined with a low bedroom and bathroom count, suggests that the estimated value of €382,878.41 may be overly optimistic and that the true market value, even after necessary upgrades, will likely remain considerably lower unless substantial redevelopment occurs.
Amenities
Limited Direct Connectivity: As a rural location in Donoman, Croom, Co. Limerick, there are no direct Luas or DART stops mentioned; the closest significant transport hubs would likely require travel to Limerick City, involving bus services such as Bus Éireann routes connecting to Limerick.
Details
- Essential Services Access: Croom town offers essential amenities like local shops, a pharmacy, and St. Mary's Primary School, providing basic daily needs within a short driving distance, though walkability is limited.
- Rural Lifestyle Focus: The property's location suggests a focus on a quieter, rural lifestyle, with potential for outdoor activities, but lacks the immediate proximity to a wide array of restaurants, cafes, or dedicated parks found in larger urban centers.
- Hypothesis: The property's isolated rural location, while offering potential for lower acquisition costs, necessitates significant reliance on private transport for accessing amenities and employment hubs, which could limit its appeal to a broader buyer demographic and suppress its long-term capital growth potential compared to properties with better integrated public transport links.
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.