Furnaceland, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
Price on request · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 180m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
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 · 4mo 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.
No asking price is listed. The chart shows the verified closed sales distribution for 2 comparable properties — the core transaction band runs from .
This chart shows the verified closed sales distribution for comparable properties. It does not show your bid strategy.Same baseline as Market Position.
Statistical Confidence · Low
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gubnafarna, Swanlinbar, County Cavan, Cavan | 2023-12-11 | 71m² | |
| Sralahan, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan, Cavan | 2026-01-09 | 90m² |
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 Uncertainty: The BER rating is pending, making it impossible to assess energy efficiency or potential savings, which is a significant factor for buyers in current market conditions.
Single Bedroom Limitation: A single bedroom in a 180m² detached property is a significant configuration mismatch for typical family or investment buyers, potentially limiting its appeal and resale value.
Value Optimization Gap: With a BER rating to be confirmed, there is a substantial opportunity for value optimization through energy upgrades, which could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000 to move from a D-rating to a B2, potentially increasing property value by €15,000-€20,000 based on market trends.
Hypothesis: The substantial size of the property (180m²) relative to its single bedroom suggests a potential for reconfiguration or extension, which, if undertaken to create additional bedrooms, could significantly uplift its market value beyond the current estimated price point.
Amenities
Limited Transport Connectivity: Swanlinbar's rural location means direct access to major transport hubs like Dublin Bus routes, train stations, or Luas/DART stops is highly limited, requiring significant travel for such services.
Local Service Access: Access to specific educational facilities like St. Mary's National School or further education options, as well as dedicated healthcare services like Cavan General Hospital, would require considerable travel from Furnaceland.
Walkability Concerns: As a rural property, walkability is likely confined to the immediate surroundings, with limited pedestrian infrastructure for accessing shops, cafes, or lifestyle amenities in Swanlinbar village itself, which is likely several kilometers away.
Hypothesis: The value of this property is heavily dependent on buyers seeking seclusion and rural living, as the lack of immediate public transport, diverse retail, and extensive lifestyle amenities will deter those prioritizing convenience and urban-like access.
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.