Island House on Inchmore Island, Lough Ree, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 W9P8
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€110,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 70m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €110,000, 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 · 20mo 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 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
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killinure, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath | 2024-07-24 | 92m² | |
| Pollagh, Newtowncashel, Longford, Longford | 2025-07-18 | 53m² |
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 Challenge: With a G BER rating, this 70m² property is at the lowest end of energy efficiency, likely leading to high annual energy costs estimated around €2,500-€3,500, significantly more than the €800-€1,200 for a B-rated property of similar size.
Details
- Upgrade Investment Opportunity: Upgrading the BER from G to a more efficient B2 or C1 rating would require an investment of approximately €20,000-€40,000, but could potentially increase the property's value by €15,000-€25,000 while reducing future running costs.
- Compact Layout Aligned: The property's 70m² size with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom aligns well with the median 2-bed, 1-bath configuration of recently sold properties within a 5km radius, making its internal layout typical for the immediate local market.
- Hypothesis: The property's severe BER rating, coupled with its isolated island location, signifies that any future value appreciation will heavily depend on substantial energy efficiency upgrades and improvements to accessibility, positioning it more as a renovation project for a niche buyer.
Amenities
Remote Connectivity: Located on Inchmore Island, direct public transport links are non-existent; residents would need private boat access or a vehicle to reach Athlone Train Station for intercity Irish Rail services to Dublin Heuston or Galway, or Bus Éireann routes 20/X20 and 65 in Athlone town, roughly 10km away.
Details
- Limited Immediate Services: Essential amenities like major supermarkets (Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Aldi, Lidl), Athlone Towncentre, and specific schools such as Athlone Community College or TUS Athlone Campus are located in Athlone town, requiring a significant commute from the island.
- Low Walkability: Daily necessities and lifestyle amenities like pharmacies (e.g., Lloydspharmacy), local clinics, restaurants (e.g., The Left Bank Bistro), or parks (e.g., Burgess Park) are not directly accessible by foot from Inchmore Island, making it highly dependent on private transport for all daily activities.
- Hypothesis: The unique island location, while offering unparalleled privacy and scenic beauty, creates a significant premium on self-sufficiency and private transport, thus appealing exclusively to a niche buyer seeking a retreat rather than a conventional family home with convenient amenities.
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.