Goat Island, Schull, Co. Cork
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€275,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €275,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 5.0km. 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 1 comparable transaction 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.
Financial Exposure · 15% Above Median
If purchased at asking, you are paying above where most similar homes sold. A defined ceiling is designed to close this gap.
If purchased at asking
€275,000
Above transaction median
Above Upper Range
Buying at asking would put you well above what similar homes sold for — that's elevated overpayment risk.
Statistical Confidence · Low
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
24 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 · 1 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Crosses, Crewe Bay, Schull, Cork | 2024-08-08 | 149m² |
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 Rating Impact: The G BER rating suggests significant energy inefficiency, with estimated annual heating and electricity costs potentially €1,000-€1,500 higher than a C-rated property of similar size.
Upgrade Opportunity: To improve from a G to a C3 BER rating, an investment of €12,000-€18,000 could potentially increase property value by €18,000-€25,000, representing a sound investment.
Space Efficiency: With 120m² and only 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, the property offers significant potential for reconfiguration or extension to better match typical family needs, which could add considerable value.
Hypothesis: The current configuration of a single bedroom and bathroom in a 120m² property, coupled with a G BER, indicates that the property is likely priced for its land or location rather than its current habitable condition, presenting an opportunity for substantial value enhancement through renovation and extension.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: Schull, Co. Cork, is served by Bus Éireann routes, primarily connecting to larger towns like Skibbereen; no direct train, Luas, or DART services are available, requiring private transport for most commutes.
Local Amenities: The village of Schull offers essential amenities including local shops, a primary school (Schull National School), and several restaurants/cafes such as Hackett's Bar and The River Cafe, catering to daily needs.
Healthcare Access: Residents have access to local pharmacies in Schull and the HSE Primary Care Centre in Skibbereen (approx. 20km away), with larger hospitals like Bantry General Hospital (approx. 35km away) requiring travel.
Hypothesis: The property's location in Schull, Co. Cork, implies a lifestyle heavily reliant on private transport due to limited public connectivity to major employment hubs, suggesting that its appeal will be strongest to those seeking a more rural lifestyle or holiday home rather than daily commuters to 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.