Dooghta Lodge, Dooghta, Cornamona, Co Galway, F12 HD26
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€295,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 101m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €295,000, 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 · 17mo 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 above the median of comparable sales. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed. 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.
Financial Exposure · 38% 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
€295,000
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
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrib View, Currnamona, Co Galway, Galway | 2024-05-09 | 119m² | |
| Ti Aine, West Carrick, Cornamona, Galway | 2024-12-17 | 178m² |
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 Needed: With a BER rating of G, substantial investment is required; upgrading to a B2 rating could cost approximately €15,000-€20,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €20,000-€25,000.
High Energy Costs: A G-rated BER implies annual energy costs likely exceeding €2,500-€3,000 for a 101m² property, significantly higher than the €800-€1,200 for a B-rated equivalent.
Standard Size, Lower Rating: The 101m² bungalow with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is a common configuration, but the G BER rating detracts significantly from its overall quality and market appeal.
Hypothesis: Given the G BER, a strategic investment in insulation, heating systems, and windows could transform this property from a high-cost-to-run home into a more desirable and valuable asset, potentially attracting buyers willing to pay a premium for reduced energy bills and increased comfort, especially if similar properties in the area have higher BER ratings.
Amenities
Limited Transport Connectivity: Cornamona is served by Bus Éireann route 450, connecting to Galway city, but lacks direct access to train stations, Luas, or DART services, requiring significant travel for these options.
Essential Local Services: The immediate area offers basic amenities, with local shops in Cornamona village and the larger town of Oughterard approximately 10km away providing supermarkets like Tesco and Lidl.
Rural Lifestyle Appeal: The location offers access to natural amenities such as Lough Corrib for water-based activities, with walking routes available in the surrounding countryside, catering to a quieter, outdoor lifestyle.
Hypothesis: The property's rural setting in Cornamona, Co. Galway, while offering tranquility and natural beauty, presents a significant connectivity challenge for commuters or those reliant on public transport, likely appealing primarily to a niche market valuing privacy and rural living over urban convenience and accessibility to major services.
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.