Lumcloon, Cloughan, Co. Offaly, R42 A996
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Price on request · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 120m² · House
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
We cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. 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 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 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
0
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
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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
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: Upgrading this G-rated BER to a C2 would likely cost €10,000-€15,000 but could increase the property's value by €18,000-€25,000, representing a significant return on investment.
Energy Cost Gap: The annual energy costs for this G-rated property are estimated to be €2,500-€3,500, compared to €1,000-€1,500 for a similar-sized C2-rated property, a difference of €1,500-€2,000 annually.
Space Efficiency: With 120m² and 2 bedrooms, the property offers 60m² per bedroom, which is generous but could be optimized for higher bedroom count if market demand shifts.
Hypothesis: The substantial cost of upgrading from a G to a C2 BER suggests that properties with lower BER ratings in this area are primarily valued for their land or location rather than their inherent energy efficiency, indicating a market where capital expenditure on insulation and heating is not fully recouped through immediate resale value appreciation.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: Lumcloon, Cloughan, Co. Offaly, R42A996, is situated in a rural area with no direct bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART services listed as immediately serving the location.
Healthcare Access: Access to healthcare would likely require travel to larger towns; Portlaoise General Hospital is approximately 40km away, with smaller local clinics potentially closer but not specified.
Shopping and Retail: No specific shops or supermarkets are listed as being within immediate walking distance, suggesting reliance on nearby towns like Clara (approx. 10km) or Tullamore (approx. 15km) for retail needs.
Hypothesis: The property's location in a rural setting, far from immediate public transport and retail hubs, suggests that its value is primarily driven by land size and potential for renovation or development, rather than convenience or access to amenities typically found in more urban or suburban settings.
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.