Knockeens, Dunmanus, Goleen, Co. Cork, P81 EY00
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€375,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 120m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €375,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 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 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 below the median of comparable sales, suggesting favourable entry conditions. 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
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 · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreenane, Toormore, Goleen, Cork | 2023-08-25 | — | |
| Chosen Cottage, Toormore, Goleen, Cork | 2024-12-19 | 51m² |
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 Opportunity: Upgrading the D BER rating to a B2 could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000, potentially increasing the property's value by €15,000-€20,000 based on comparable improvements.
Energy Cost Differential: A D BER rating likely results in annual energy costs of €1,800-€2,200, compared to €800-€1,200 for a B-rated property of similar size, representing an annual saving potential of €1,000-€1,400.
Generous Proportions: At 120m², this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow offers ample living space, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms generally aligning with typical family needs in the area.
Hypothesis: Given the BER D rating and the rural location which often means higher heating demands, a focused energy efficiency upgrade from D to C1 would likely yield a return on investment of over 150% through a combination of reduced running costs and enhanced market appeal, especially if local comparable sales show a preference for better-rated homes.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: This rural location in Goleen is not served by any direct bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stops, requiring reliance on private transport for access to regional services.
Essential Local Services: While specific shops and cafes are not detailed, the general area of Goleen typically offers essential services such as a local supermarket and post office, catering to daily needs.
Healthcare Proximity: Access to healthcare would likely involve travel to Bantry General Hospital (approx. 30km drive) or local GP clinics which may be a considerable distance from Knockeens.
Hypothesis: The significant lack of direct public transport to this specific rural address means its value is highly dependent on the appeal of its natural surroundings and the immediate community; any future investment in rural broadband or local community hubs could significantly enhance its desirability and mitigate the transport connectivity deficit.
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.