Laghey, Donegal, Laghy, Co. Donegal, F94 C8DH
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€298,000 · 7 Bed · 3 Bath · 181m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €298,000, 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 · 11mo 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 above the median transaction level. 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Main Street, Donegal, Donegal | 2025-01-20 | — | |
| The Arches, Lisminton, Ballintra, Donegal | 2025-05-12 | 376m² |
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 Improvement Potential: Upgrading the C2 BER rating to a B2 rating could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000 and is projected to increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000.
Details
- Spacious Living: With 181m² of living space and 7 bedrooms, this property offers significantly more space than the 3-bedroom median found in the 100km radius market, indicating good value for size.
- Value Optimization: The current BER C2 rating suggests annual energy costs are likely between €1,800-€2,200, compared to potential savings of €1,000-€1,400 annually if upgraded to an A/B rating typical of new builds.
- Hypothesis: The large 7-bedroom configuration, while offering ample space, may be a market mismatch for typical family sizes in the broader Donegal region. Future value could be optimized by exploring a partial conversion to create a self-contained annex or additional living space, potentially adding 10-15% to the value if demand for multi-generational living increases.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: There are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stations listed as serving Laghey directly within the provided data, indicating a reliance on private transport.
Details
- Local Services: Specific local amenities such as shops, restaurants, or family services are not detailed in the provided data for Laghey.
- Walkability Concerns: Without specific walking routes or pedestrian infrastructure data, it's difficult to assess the walkability of Laghey and its immediate surroundings.
- Hypothesis: The lack of specific transport and amenity data for Laghey suggests it's a more rural or semi-rural location. This implies that residents likely depend on the nearby town of Donegal (approx. 6km away) for most amenities and transport links, which could influence commute times and lifestyle choices significantly.
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.