Hill Cottage, Portaleen, Malin, Portaleen, Co. Donegal, F93 D967
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€149,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €149,000, this home is priced within the typical range of 4 recent closed sales. There's room to negotiate — seller leverage is 4/10. If bidding heats up, you'll need a clear ceiling to avoid overpaying. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 6mo 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 4 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
4 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price aligns with the median transaction level.
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
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
6 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 · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Stoneywood, Culdaff, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-01-29 | 127m² | |
| Dunross, Culdaff, Lifford, Donegal | 2025-10-08 | 175m² |
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 Opportunity: Upgrading the SI_666 BER rating to a B2 would likely cost between €9,000 - €13,000 and could increase the property's value by €17,000 - €22,000, making it a sound investment.
Size Efficiency: At 120m², this 2-bedroom bungalow offers a spacious living area per bedroom, averaging 60m² per bedroom, which is generally appealing but may limit appeal to larger families.
Value Optimization: Given the asking price of €149,000 and estimated value of €157,170, focusing on BER improvements and minor cosmetic upgrades could bridge the valuation gap and enhance saleability.
Hypothesis: The current BER rating likely results in annual energy costs €1,500-€2,000 higher than comparable B-rated properties in the area; strategic investment in insulation and heating upgrades could yield immediate cost savings and a quicker return on investment.
Amenities
Limited Transport Links: Information on specific bus routes, train stations, or Luas/DART stops serving Portaleen, Malin, Co. Donegal, is not available in the provided data, indicating potential reliance on private transport.
Rural Lifestyle Amenities: Specific details on schools, healthcare, shopping, or lifestyle amenities such as restaurants or parks in Portaleen, Malin are not provided, suggesting a more remote setting.
Low Local Density: With only 2 properties within a 1km radius, the immediate area likely lacks the critical mass for a wide range of easily accessible services and amenities.
Hypothesis: The lack of readily available public transport and detailed amenity information suggests that properties in Portaleen, Malin are primarily suited for individuals or families who prioritize rural tranquility and self-sufficiency over urban convenience, potentially attracting a niche buyer pool willing to overlook amenity limitations for lifestyle.
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.