Dowras, Fivealley, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42 N578
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€195,000 · 5 Bed · 2 Bath · 258m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €195,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 2 comparable closed sales were found within 5.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
2 closed sales nearby · 6mo 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 2 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
2 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned below the median transaction level, suggesting favourable entry conditions.
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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
6 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 · 2 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerheath, Fivealley, Birr, Offaly | 2025-09-22 | — | |
| Tinnacross, Rath, Birr, Offaly | 2024-03-21 | 279m² |
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
BER Improvement Opportunity: Upgrading the D2 BER rating to a B2 could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000, but would likely increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, representing a strong return on investment.
Details
- Spacious Accommodation: With 258m² and 5 bedrooms, this bungalow offers significantly more space than the median 3-bedroom properties sold within 10km, providing ample room for larger families or those seeking extensive living areas.
- Value Optimization: The property's current estimated value of €205,017, being 5.1% higher than its asking price, presents an immediate opportunity for a buyer to secure the property at a discount before potential market re-evaluation.
- Hypothesis: While the D2 BER rating is a current drawback, the substantial size and potential for significant energy efficiency upgrades suggest this property could become a highly desirable, lower-cost-to-run family home. Investment in insulation and heating upgrades could transform its market appeal and long-term value, potentially attracting buyers who prioritize space and future running costs over immediate energy performance.
Amenities
Limited Local Transport: The property is located outside Dublin and there is no specific data on local bus routes, train stations, Luas stops, or DART stations serving Dowras, Fivealley directly.
Details
- Local Services Sparse: Specific details on schools, healthcare facilities, shopping centres, or lifestyle amenities like restaurants and parks in the immediate vicinity of Dowras, Fivealley are not provided in the raw data.
- Low Walkability Indicated: Given its rural address (R42N578) and 'Outside Dublin' designation, direct walkability to multiple amenities is unlikely without referencing specific local infrastructure which is absent from the data.
- Hypothesis: The lack of specific amenity data for Dowras, Fivealley suggests it is a rural location where reliance on private transport is high. This implies that potential buyers will need to consider longer travel times to access larger towns like Birr for comprehensive services, which could impact its long-term desirability and price appreciation compared to areas with better integrated local facilities.
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.