Knockduff Upper, Meelin, Newmarket, Co. Cork, P51 H6F6
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€380,000 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath · 232m² · Detached
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €380,000, 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 · 12mo 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 · 58% 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
€380,000
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
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meenishal, Meelin, Newmarket, Cork | 2024-12-06 | — | |
| Rowels, Meelin, Newmarket, Cork | 2025-06-17 | 153m² |
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 B1 Efficiency: With a B1 BER rating, this property offers good energy efficiency, likely resulting in annual energy costs of approximately €1,300-€1,700, compared to €2,000-€2,800 for similar-sized D-rated properties.
Spacious Living: The 232.0m² size provides ample living space, significantly larger than the average of properties sold within 1km (€126,000 median sale price suggests smaller or older stock).
Value Optimization Potential: Minor upgrades from B1 to A-rated BER could cost €4,000-€7,000 and potentially add €8,000-€12,000 in value, representing a solid return on investment.
Hypothesis: The substantial size of this property combined with its B1 BER rating suggests it's positioned for a buyer seeking spaciousness and moderate energy efficiency, but a strategic investment in further BER upgrades could unlock significant value, especially if similar-sized properties in the 10km radius average a lower BER rating.
Amenities
Connectivity Gap: No specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stops are mentioned as serving Knockduff Upper, Meelin, Newmarket directly, indicating limited public transport connectivity.
Local Services Availability: While specific amenities are not listed, its rural location suggests limited immediate access to major shopping centers, with likely reliance on Newmarket for core retail needs.
Family & Healthcare Access: Specific schools, colleges, hospitals, or childcare facilities are not detailed, suggesting potential travel requirements for families and healthcare access.
Hypothesis: The lack of readily available public transport and named amenities in the immediate vicinity implies that the appeal of this property is heavily weighted towards buyers seeking rural seclusion and private transport, and its long-term value appreciation might be more susceptible to local infrastructure development plans than to broad amenity-driven demand.
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.