Kylemore, Laurencetown, Co. Galway
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€70,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 75m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €70,000, 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 · 15mo 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 of comparable sales, 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
15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmount Hill, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe, Galway | 2025-02-07 | 73.9m² | |
| Primrose Cottage, Clonfad West, Ballinasloe, Roscommon | 2023-12-20 | — |
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
Significant BER Upgrade Potential: A G-rated BER signifies substantial room for improvement; upgrading to a B2 rating could cost an estimated €12,000-€18,000 but potentially increase the property's value by €18,000-€25,000.
High Running Costs: A G-rated BER likely results in annual energy costs of €2,200-€2,800, significantly higher than the €800-€1,200 for B-rated properties of similar size.
Compact Living Space: At 75m², this 2-bedroom bungalow offers a modest living area, which is standard for this type of property but may be limiting for larger families.
Hypothesis: The current G BER rating represents a hidden cost for buyers, but strategically investing in energy efficiency upgrades could yield a higher return on investment in this specific market due to the low entry price.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Laurencetown is not directly served by major bus routes like Dublin Bus 25, 66, or 67, nor is it near a train station, Luas, or DART stop, requiring significant reliance on private transport.
Basic Local Services: While there may be local shops and a primary school in Laurencetown, access to larger supermarkets, secondary schools, and specialized healthcare would likely require travel to nearby towns like Ballinasloe or Loughrea.
Rural Walkability: Walking routes would primarily be on local roads, with limited dedicated pedestrian infrastructure, impacting the convenience of accessing amenities on foot.
Hypothesis: The property's value is heavily influenced by its rural setting, where the lack of direct public transport and limited local amenities could cap its appeal to a niche buyer pool primarily seeking a quiet lifestyle over urban convenience.
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.