Former Britway National School, Ardra, Castlelyons, Co. Cork, P61 RW56
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€175,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 120m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €175,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 11mo 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 3 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
3 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 below the median of comparable sales, suggesting favourable entry conditions. 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
11 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 · 3 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlelyons, Cork, Cork, Cork | 2025-08-29 | 110m² | |
| The Lodge, Castlelyons, Fermoy, Cork | 2025-02-28 | 128m² |
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 Opportunity: The current G BER rating necessitates substantial investment, with estimated costs of €15,000-€20,000 to achieve a C or B rating, potentially increasing the property's value by €25,000-€30,000.
Below-Average Energy Efficiency: With a G BER rating, annual energy costs are likely to be in the region of €2,500-€3,000, compared to €1,000-€1,500 for a C-rated property of similar size in the area.
Compact Footprint: At 120m², the property offers a moderate size, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, which is typical for its type but may be a limiting factor for larger families.
Hypothesis: The substantial cost required to upgrade the G BER rating to a more marketable C or B rating, combined with the property's current size, indicates that its future value will be heavily influenced by the buyer's willingness and ability to undertake significant renovations, potentially creating a niche market for investors or renovators.
Amenities
Limited Direct Public Transport: The property's rural location in Ardra, Castlelyons, means direct access to specific bus routes or train stations is not readily available from the immediate vicinity, requiring travel to larger towns for public transport.
Essential Local Services: While specific shopping centres are not detailed, the area would likely rely on local village shops and potentially larger retail hubs in nearby towns like Fermoy for comprehensive shopping needs.
Rural Lifestyle Amenities: The location offers access to the natural environment of County Cork, with potential for outdoor activities, though specific named parks or gyms in Ardra are not provided in the data.
Hypothesis: The property's remote location suggests that its appeal will be strongest to buyers prioritizing a quiet, rural lifestyle and who have independent transport, rather than those seeking the convenience of urban amenities and public transport connectivity typically found closer to larger towns or cities.
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.