Drumaghy, Ardara, Co. Donegal, F94 C92T
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€295,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 66m² · 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 · 113% 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
Above Upper Range
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Ard Na Greine, Ardara, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-12-02 | — | |
| Tullycleave More, Ardara, Co Donegal, Donegal | 2025-11-20 | 65m² |
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 Upgrade Opportunity: With an 'F' BER rating, upgrading to a 'B2' would likely cost between €8,000-€12,000 and could increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, representing a positive return on investment.
Space Efficiency: The 66m² size of this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow is standard for its type, but optimizing internal layout could potentially enhance perceived spaciousness and functionality for future buyers.
Value Optimization Potential: Addressing the 'F' BER rating is the primary driver for value optimization; improvements could reduce annual energy costs from an estimated €2,400-€3,000 (typical for F-rated properties of this size) to potentially €1,000-€1,400 for a C-rated property, making it more attractive.
Hypothesis: Given the 'F' BER rating and the likely age of the property, a significant portion of the €15,000-€20,000 potential value increase from a BER upgrade may be tied to internal insulation, window replacements, and a new heating system, implying that the existing property's fixtures and fittings may also be outdated and require modernization to fully capitalize on market appeal.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Drumaghy, Ardara, Co. Donegal is not served by any specific bus routes like Dublin Bus 25, 66, 67, nor is it near any train stations, Luas, or DART stops, necessitating reliance on private transport for connectivity.
Local Amenities Accessed by Car: While Ardara town itself offers amenities like shops (e.g., Centra Ardara), and healthcare facilities (e.g., Ardara Medical Centre), access is primarily by car, with no specific walking routes or pedestrian infrastructure highlighted for direct access to these services.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: The property's location in Drumaghy suggests a focus on rural living, with potential access to natural amenities like local walking trails and coastal areas, but specific parks or family service centers are not detailed, indicating a preference for quieter, less amenity-rich environments.
Hypothesis: The lack of direct public transport links and the semi-rural positioning of Drumaghy suggest that property values in this specific micro-location are less influenced by commuter convenience to urban centers and more by the availability of larger plots of land, natural scenery, and a sense of privacy, which might appeal to a niche buyer market.
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.