Gearagh, Kealkill, Kealkill, Co. Cork, P75 WT73
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€300,000 · 6 Bed · 2 Bath · 194m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €300,000, 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 · 27mo 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. 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
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Cottage, Kealkil, Bantry, Cork | 2025-04-02 | 165m² | |
| Shandrum House, Shandrum, Bantry, Cork | 2023-08-09 | — |
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 Improvement Potential: The D2 BER rating indicates significant potential for energy efficiency upgrades; improving to a B2 rating could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Size Efficiency: With 6 bedrooms and 194m², the property offers ample space, averaging 32.3m² per bedroom, which is generous and appealing for larger families.
Value Optimization: The current estimated value is €283,711, but BER improvements could boost this, while the €300,000 asking price leaves a €16,289 gap to recoup an investment in energy efficiency, making value optimization critical.
Hypothesis: Given the D2 BER rating, investing in insulation and heating system upgrades, targeting a B2 rating, could not only reduce estimated annual energy costs from €1,800-€2,200 (for D-rated) to €800-€1,200 (for B-rated) but also make the property more attractive in a market where energy efficiency is increasingly valued, potentially justifying a higher sale price.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: The property's rural location in Kealkill, Co. Cork, likely means limited direct access to specific bus routes or train stations; commuter reliance would be on private transport.
Local Services Scarce: Access to specific educational facilities, healthcare, and large retail centers would require travel; for instance, the nearest major town with comprehensive amenities like schools and supermarkets would likely be Bantry, approximately 20-30 minutes away.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: The property's location suggests a focus on rural living with access to natural amenities like the Gearagh National Nature Reserve, offering walking trails and natural beauty rather than urban conveniences.
Hypothesis: The property's location in Kealkill, outside major urban centers, implies that its value is driven more by its natural surroundings and potential for quiet living than by immediate access to extensive public transport or a high density of amenities, suggesting that buyers will prioritize lifestyle over commuting convenience.
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.