glenastar, ardagh, ardagh, co. limerick, v42 k880
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€120,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 56m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €120,000, 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 · 8mo 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 transaction level, 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
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballylin, Ardagh, Limerick, Limerick | 2025-12-22 | 80m² | |
| Ballyloughane, Newcastle West, Limerick, Limerick | 2025-08-20 | 1000m² |
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 Upgrade Essential: The property's G BER rating signifies poor energy efficiency; upgrading to a B2 rating could cost between €20,000-€40,000 but potentially increase the property value by €25,000-€50,000, presenting a tangible investment return.
Details
- Higher Energy Outlay: A G-rated 56m² property is estimated to incur annual energy costs of €2,500-€3,500, which is significantly higher than the €1,000-€1,500 typically associated with a more energy-efficient B-rated property of similar size, offering substantial long-term savings post-improvement.
- Compact Living Space: At 56m² with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this detached property is considerably smaller than the median 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom homes found within a 5km radius, appealing specifically to first-time buyers, singles, or couples seeking a smaller footprint.
- Hypothesis: The combination of a low asking price and a poor BER rating suggests this property is positioned as an ideal 'fixer-upper', where strategic capital investment in energy efficiency and internal upgrades could disproportionately enhance its market value and broad appeal.
Amenities
Rural Transport Access: The property is served by Bus Éireann route 320 which connects Limerick to Tralee via Ardagh, offering limited public transport options, making private vehicle ownership essential for comprehensive travel.
Details
- Local & Regional Facilities: Ardagh village provides basic amenities including St. Molua's National School and a local shop, with more comprehensive shopping (e.g., SuperValu, Tesco) and primary healthcare services available in Newcastle West, approximately 10km away, and University Hospital Limerick about 40km distant.
- Community-Oriented Lifestyle: The area offers a tranquil, rural lifestyle centered around local community amenities like pubs (e.g., The Thatch Bar) and the Ardagh Community Hall, with more diverse lifestyle facilities such as gyms or a wider range of dining options requiring travel to larger towns.
- Hypothesis: The property's value proposition is strongly tied to its offering of a quiet, rural lifestyle with essential local amenities, which may attract buyers prioritising peace and community over extensive immediate conveniences and high connectivity typically found in larger urban centres.
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 CFRAM flood extent mapping and historical flood events. Planning activity is sourced from national planning application records via MyPlan.ie. No asking prices, no agent estimates, no automated valuations.