Forenaght, Castlehaven, Skibbereen, Co. Cork
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€90,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 1m² · Site
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €90,000, we cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
0
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
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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
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 Energy Savings: With a BER rating of B, this property offers better energy efficiency than D-rated homes, potentially saving €1,000-€1,400 annually on energy costs compared to properties with a D rating.
Size Discrepancy: The property is listed as 1.0m² in size, which is an extremely small and likely erroneous measurement; assuming this refers to a plot of land, its suitability for the stated 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is questionable.
Upgrade Potential: While BER B is good, upgrading to an A rating would involve costs, but specific financial benefits are hard to quantify without accurate property size and current energy consumption data.
Hypothesis: The listing of a 1.0m² size alongside 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms strongly indicates a data entry error or misclassification; if it's a site, its value is dictated by planning permission and potential build, not BER ratings of non-existent structures.
Amenities
Limited Transport: As Forenaght, Castlehaven is located outside Dublin, it likely lacks direct access to Luas stops, DART stations, or specific Dublin Bus routes mentioned in urban data; transport connectivity would rely on local regional bus services.
Local Services: Skibbereen town centre, approximately 5km away, provides essential amenities including supermarkets (e.g., SuperValu, Lidl), healthcare facilities (e.g., Skibbereen Medical Centre), and educational institutions (e.g., Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra).
Lifestyle Options: The Castlehaven area offers coastal access and natural beauty, with nearby attractions like Lough Hyne and various walking trails, contributing to a rural lifestyle rather than urban convenience.
Hypothesis: The property's rural Co. Cork location, far from major transport hubs and urban amenities, suggests its value is predominantly driven by its scenic setting and potential for rural development rather than proximity to employment centres or extensive public 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.