Inis Mara, Slievemore, Sherkin Island, Co. Cork, P81 V327
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€495,000 · 4 Bed · 3 Bath · 1847m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €495,000, 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.
4 closed sales nearby · 25mo 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 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
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmoon, Sherkin Island, Baltimore, Cork | 2024-11-25 | 133.8m² | |
| 4 Feithleann Geal, Farrancoush, Sherkin Island, Cork | 2024-03-01 | 139m² |
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
Energy Efficiency Advantage: With a BER C rating, this property offers better energy efficiency, potentially saving annual energy costs by €600-€900 compared to D-rated homes of similar size, where annual costs might be €1,800-€2,200.
Expansive Living Space: Spanning 1847m² with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this property is exceptionally large, far exceeding the median 3-bed, 2-bath configuration seen in properties sold within a 10km radius.
Generous Proportions: The property's 4 beds and 3 baths provide a highly functional layout for families or those seeking substantial space, contrasting sharply with the smaller 2.5-bed, 1.5-bath median found in the immediate 5km radius.
Hypothesis: The property's significant size and desirable bedroom/bathroom count, coupled with its detached type, positions it as a rare find in the local market, appealing to a premium segment of buyers seeking spacious island living.
Amenities
Island Connectivity: Access to Sherkin Island is primarily via a dedicated ferry service from Baltimore, Co. Cork; direct bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART are not available on the island itself.
Local Education Access: The property is served by Sherkin National School for primary education, with secondary and further education facilities typically located on the mainland in areas like Skibbereen.
Leisure & Natural Beauty: Residents benefit from on-island amenities such as The Jolly Roger and The Islander's Rest pubs, scenic walking routes, and various beaches, offering a unique lifestyle focused on tranquility and natural surroundings.
Hypothesis: The unique, self-contained island lifestyle, while limiting typical urban amenities and transport, creates a strong appeal for buyers prioritizing tranquility, community, and natural beauty over traditional urban conveniences, thus commanding a distinct market value.
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.