Easkey, Rathlee, Co. Sligo
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€55,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €55,000, 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 · 9mo 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 of comparable sales, 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
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleann, Collooney, County Sligo, Sligo | 2024-03-14 | 46.5m² | |
| Ropefield, Balinacarrow, Co Sligo, Sligo | 2025-09-12 | 10.5m² |
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 Potential: The 'SI_666' BER rating suggests substantial scope for improvement; upgrading from a very low rating to a C or B could cost €15,000-€25,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €25,000-€35,000.
Sub-Optimal Configuration: A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow is on the smaller side for the 120.0m² size, suggesting a potential for layout inefficiencies or underutilised space.
Value Optimisation Opportunity: Given the low asking price and potential for significant BER improvements, investing €15,000-€25,000 in energy efficiency could unlock an additional €25,000-€35,000 in property value, alongside improved living costs.
Hypothesis: The current BER rating, if truly representative of poor insulation and heating systems, implies annual energy costs could be €2,500-€3,500 higher than for a property with a C1 rating, making immediate energy efficiency upgrades a critical factor for long-term affordability and value retention.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Easkey and Rathlee are rural areas with minimal direct public transport; there are no specific bus routes, Luas, or DART stations mentioned as serving this immediate area, indicating a reliance on private vehicles.
Basic Local Services: While specific amenities are not detailed, rural locations like this typically offer limited shopping and retail, likely requiring travel to larger towns for supermarkets and diverse options.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: Properties in Easkey, Rathlee, Co. Sligo are generally associated with a quieter, rural lifestyle, prioritising natural surroundings over dense urban amenities like numerous parks or gyms.
Hypothesis: The lack of specific transport links and documented amenities suggests that any future infrastructure development or increase in public service provision in this specific part of Co. Sligo could significantly boost property values and buyer appeal due to the current scarcity.
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.