Letterfad, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 D625
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€290,000 · 3 Bed · 1 Bath · 106m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €290,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 3.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
Sources: PPR, SEAI, OPW, planning records.
Bid Model Unavailable
Not enough closed transaction data for this property.
We found 1 comparable transaction within 3.0km over the past 24 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 3.0km
19 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 · 1 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettertrain Letterbarrow, Letterbarrow, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-09-02 | 196m² |
Transactions within a 3.0km radius and 24-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
Urgent BER Upgrade: With a poor BER G rating, the property faces estimated annual energy costs of €2,500-€3,500, significantly higher than the €1,000-€1,500 for a B2-rated home of similar size.
Details
- Value-Adding Renovation: Upgrading the BER from G to a B2 rating would likely cost €25,000-€40,000 but could increase the property's market value by €40,000-€60,000, representing a substantial return on investment.
- Limited Bathroom Provision: The property's single bathroom for three bedrooms is below the median of two or three bathrooms observed in similar sized properties sold within the 10km and 20km radii, potentially limiting its appeal to modern family buyers.
- Hypothesis: The current BER G rating presents a significant opportunity for a buyer to invest in substantial energy efficiency upgrades, not only reducing long-term running costs but also elevating the property's market position, potentially aligning its value more closely with the higher asking prices for better-rated homes in the area.
Amenities
Essential Transport Links: Donegal Town is served by Bus Éireann routes, notably Route 30 offering connectivity to Dublin and local services, with the nearest bus stops typically located within a 5-10 minute drive from Letterfad.
Details
- Comprehensive Education Hub: The area benefits from a range of educational facilities including St. Patrick's National School and Abbey Vocational School, both located within Donegal Town, approximately 5-7km from Letterfad.
- Local Healthcare & Retail: Residents have access to essential services with Magee's Pharmacy and Donegal Community Hospital in Donegal Town, complemented by supermarkets like SuperValu and LIDL for daily shopping needs, all within a 5-8km radius.
- Hypothesis: While offering a tranquil rural setting, the property's location in Letterfad necessitates car dependence for accessing most key amenities and public transport in Donegal Town, suggesting that buyers prioritising walkability or direct public transport access might find it less appealing unless local amenities develop closer to the immediate vicinity.
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.