John Street, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 R827
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€495,000 · 4 Bed · 3 Bath · Townhouse
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Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €495,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high. A structured bid strategy is critical. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 22mo 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 3 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
3 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned above the median of comparable sales. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed.
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.
Financial Exposure · 94% 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
€495,000
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
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
22 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 · 3 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Church St, Kells, Meath, Meath | 2024-12-18 | 180m² | |
| Newmarket Street, Kells, Co Meath, Meath | 2024-09-30 | 138m² |
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 Uncertainty: The BER rating is 'BER_PENDING', making it impossible to quantify potential energy cost savings or estimate immediate upgrade costs for improved energy efficiency.
Space Efficiency: At 120.0m², this 4-bedroom townhouse offers an average of 30.0m² per bedroom, which is a reasonable configuration for family living.
Value Optimization: With a BER rating pending, optimizing the property's energy performance after assessment could involve an estimated investment of €7,000-€10,000 to achieve a C or B rating, potentially increasing its market value by €10,000-€15,000.
Hypothesis: The 'BER_PENDING' status, combined with the property's 'outside Dublin' location, suggests a potential undervaluation of energy efficiency as a selling point in this specific market, creating an opportunity for astute buyers to invest in upgrades post-purchase for future value appreciation.
Amenities
Connectivity Potential: While specific transport links like bus routes or train stations are not provided in the data, Kells' 'outside Dublin' classification implies a reliance on local public transport or private vehicles for access to regional hubs.
Local Conveniences: The presence of nearby shops, educational facilities, and healthcare access are critical for buyer appeal in Kells, though specific names were not provided in the dataset.
Walkability Context: As a townhouse on John Street, the property likely benefits from reasonable walkability to local amenities within Kells town itself, which is a positive factor for daily living.
Hypothesis: The lack of specific transport and amenity data for John Street, Kells, suggests that potential buyers may be overlooking the true value of hyper-local conveniences and the importance of identifying specific routes like Dublin Bus services to Dublin City or train access to larger employment centers for this property's future marketability.
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.