Knockendrane, Garryhill, Drumfea, Co. Carlow, R21 Y959
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€385,000 · 5 Bed · 4 Bath · 250m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €385,000, 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.
3 closed sales nearby · 20mo 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. 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
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinree, Borris, Carlow, Carlow | 2024-03-13 | — | |
| Ballinakill, Garryhill, Carlow, Carlow | 2024-10-22 | 197m² |
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 Efficiency: With a B3 BER rating, this property is more energy-efficient than average; upgrading to a B2 rating would likely cost €5,000-€8,000 and could increase property value by €8,000-€12,000.
Spacious Living: At 250.0m², this 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached home offers substantial living space, aligning with larger family needs and potentially commanding a premium in areas with limited large-format housing.
Value Optimization: The current asking price of €385,000 for a B3-rated 5-bed, 4-bath property of 250.0m² appears competitive, especially if it's in good condition, suggesting opportunities for value enhancement through minor cosmetic updates.
Hypothesis: Given the B3 BER rating, homeowners could potentially reduce annual energy costs by €500-€800 compared to a D-rated property of similar size, making the initial investment in energy efficiency a financially sound decision over the long term.
Amenities
Connectivity Gap: Being 'Outside Dublin', there are no specific Dublin Bus routes, Luas stops, or DART stations listed as directly serving Garryhill, Drumfea, Co. Carlow, R21Y959, indicating potential reliance on private transport.
Limited Local Services: Specific educational facilities, healthcare providers, shopping centres, and lifestyle amenities are not detailed in the provided data for this precise rural address, suggesting a need for travel to larger towns for these services.
Low Local Density: With only 2 properties counted within a 1km radius, the immediate surroundings offer minimal local amenities and services, emphasizing the property's secluded nature.
Hypothesis: The lack of specific listed amenities suggests that properties in this rural Carlow location are valued more for their land and privacy than their proximity to urban conveniences, and buyers are likely accustomed to longer travel distances for services, implying a strong demand for well-appointed rural residences.
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.