Ivy House, Drumlougher, Carrigans, Co. Donegal, Carrigans, Co. Donegal, F93 E6DY
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€175,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 71m² · Detached
Market Position
Priced Above Local Sales
At €175,000, this home is priced above what similar properties sold for — buyers at this level tend to overpay without a defined ceiling. 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. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%). Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned above the size-adjusted median. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed. Median anchored to size-similar transactions.
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 — size-adjusted.
Financial Exposure · 11% 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
€175,000
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lane, Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, Donegal | 2025-09-25 | 54m² | |
| Mill Rd, Newtowncunningham, Donegal, Donegal | 2023-08-10 | 75m² |
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 Cost: Improving the E1 BER rating to a C1 could require an investment of approximately €12,000-€18,000, which could potentially increase the property's value by €18,000-€25,000, offering a positive return on investment.
Details
- Energy Cost Discrepancy: With an E1 BER rating, annual energy costs are estimated to be €1,800-€2,200, significantly higher than the €800-€1,200 estimated for a B-rated property of similar size within a 100km radius.
- Compact Size for Area: At 71.0m², the property is smaller than the median 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom properties sold within a 100km radius (median beds: 3.0), suggesting that while well-configured for its size, larger homes may command higher premiums in the broader market.
- Hypothesis: The E1 BER rating presents a clear opportunity for value enhancement; an investment in energy efficiency upgrades, targeting a B-rating, could not only reduce annual running costs by an estimated €1,000-€1,400 but also significantly bolster the property's appeal and resale value in a market increasingly prioritizing sustainability.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: Currently, there are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stations directly referenced as serving Drumlougher, Carrigans, suggesting reliance on private transport for broader connectivity.
Details
- Limited Local Services: Specific local amenities like named schools, healthcare facilities, or shopping centres within close proximity to Drumlougher, Carrigans are not provided in the data, indicating a potentially isolated location.
- Remote Lifestyle Setting: The property's location in Drumlougher, Carrigans implies a rural setting with limited immediate access to urban conveniences like a wide range of restaurants, cafes, or parks, suggesting a quieter, more secluded lifestyle.
- Hypothesis: The lack of specific public transport links and named local amenities suggests that Ivy House is situated in a predominantly rural area. Future value appreciation will likely be heavily influenced by any planned infrastructure developments or improved road networks that enhance connectivity to larger towns or cities within Co. Donegal.
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.