Main Street, Arva, Co. Cavan, H12 C4E2
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€235,000 · 4 Bed · 2 Bath · 199m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €235,000, 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.
4 closed sales nearby · 19mo 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 4 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
4 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
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
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 · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Broad Rd, Arva, Cavan, Cavan | 2024-02-01 | 116m² | |
| 4 Palm Court, Arva, Cavan, Cavan | 2024-10-17 | — |
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 C2 Potential: A C2 BER rating suggests potential for energy cost savings compared to lower ratings, though significant upgrades would be needed to reach A/B standards.
Generous Size: With 199.0m² spread over 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this semi-detached property offers substantial living space, exceeding typical expectations for many smaller homes in similar price brackets.
Value Optimization Opportunity: With a C2 BER, investing €8,000-€12,000 in upgrades to a B2 rating could potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000 and reduce annual energy costs by €500-€1,000 compared to current levels.
Hypothesis: The C2 BER rating on a property of this size in Arva might indicate older construction with some modernizations; a deeper dive into the specifics of the BER assessment could reveal opportunities for targeted, high-return energy efficiency upgrades that significantly enhance its market appeal and long-term value.
Amenities
Local Transport: Arva is served by local bus services, though specific route numbers and direct links to major transport hubs like train stations or Luas stops are not detailed in the provided data, implying potential reliance on car travel.
Community Services: The town of Arva itself typically offers essential local amenities such as primary schools, local shops, and healthcare facilities within a reasonable distance for residents.
Walkability: As a Main Street address, the property likely benefits from good walkability to local shops, cafes, and community services within Arva town, reducing the need for car journeys for daily errands.
Hypothesis: While Arva offers basic local amenities, its connectivity to larger employment centres would be heavily dependent on private transport, meaning that any future investment in improved public transport links, such as a new bus route or improved regional rail access, could disproportionately increase property values in this area.
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.