Killeany , Mountrath, Co. Laois
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€149,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · Detached
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Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €149,000, we cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
0
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
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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
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
Major BER Upgrade Opportunity: With a SI_666 BER rating, upgrading to a B2 rating could cost approximately €10,000-€15,000 and potentially increase property value by €18,000-€25,000.
Details
- Size Advantage: At 120m², this detached property is considered large for the area, exceeding the median size for properties within a 10km radius.
- Configuration Mismatch: The property has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, which is below the median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within 10km and 100km, potentially limiting its appeal to families.
- Hypothesis: The significant discrepancy between the property's current configuration (2 beds, 1 bath) and the local median (3 beds, 2 baths), combined with a poor BER, suggests that a strategic renovation focusing on adding a bedroom and bathroom, alongside BER improvements, could yield a substantial return on investment exceeding 20%.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Mountrath is not directly served by major public transport hubs like train stations or Luas/DART stops; nearest connections would likely require significant travel or multiple bus changes.
Details
- Local Services: Mountrath offers basic amenities including local shops and primary schools, but lacks larger retail centers or specialized healthcare facilities within immediate proximity.
- Commuter Dependency: Given the limited direct public transport, residents would likely be reliant on private vehicles for commuting to larger employment centers like Portlaoise or Dublin, with travel times to Dublin potentially exceeding 90 minutes.
- Hypothesis: The relative lack of direct public transport and major amenities in Mountrath suggests that property value in this area is primarily driven by its rural charm and affordability, rather than commuter convenience or access to urban lifestyle offerings, indicating a market segment favouring those seeking a quieter pace of life.
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.