Knavinstown, Kildare, Co. Kildare, R51 XD72
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€195,000 · 1 Bed · 2 Bath · 38m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €195,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 2 comparable closed sales were found within 5.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
2 closed sales nearby · 5mo 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 2 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
2 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
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
5 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 · 2 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knavinstown, Co Kildare, Kildare | 2025-11-10 | 38m² | |
| Cherryville Cottage, Cherryville Hill, Kildare, Kildare | 2023-04-21 | — |
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 Potential: The unknown BER rating (SI_666) suggests a potential for significant energy efficiency upgrades; improving from a typical D rating to a B2 could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000, yet potentially increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000.
Details
- Energy Cost Investment: With an assumed D BER, annual energy costs for a 38m² property might range from €1,200-€1,600, whereas an upgrade to a B-rated equivalent could reduce these costs to an estimated €500-€800 annually, providing long-term savings of €700-€800.
- Compact Detached Living: This 38m² detached property offers a compact living solution for a 1-bedroom home, with the unusual configuration of 2 bathrooms for its size, which might appeal to buyers seeking a low-maintenance, independent dwelling.
- Hypothesis: The unusually small size for a detached property, coupled with an unknown BER, suggests that a significant investment in a modern extension or energy efficiency improvements could unlock substantial hidden value, transforming it from a niche offering into a highly sought-after, energy-efficient micro-home.
Amenities
Direct Rail Connectivity: The property benefits from proximity to Kildare Train Station, offering direct InterCity rail services to Dublin Heuston (approximately 30-45 minutes), Cork, Limerick, and Galway, enhancing commuter convenience significantly.
Details
- Premier Retail & Local Services: Residents have excellent access to Kildare Village Outlet Shopping, a major retail destination, alongside essential supermarkets like Tesco, Lidl, and Aldi within Kildare Town, all within a short driving distance.
- Comprehensive Local Amenities: The area provides a range of educational facilities including St. Brigid's Primary School and Kildare Town Community School, local medical centres such as Kildare Medical Centre, and lifestyle options like Silken Thomas restaurant and K Leisure gym, supporting a high quality of life.
- Hypothesis: The strategic blend of direct train access to major cities and immediate proximity to a world-class retail hub like Kildare Village, positions this property to attract buyers seeking both strong commuter links and a vibrant local lifestyle, driving sustained demand for well-priced homes in the Knavinstown area.
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.