Main Street, Ballydehob, Ballydehob, Co. Cork, P81 YY02
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€365,000 · 5 Bed · 3 Bath · 132m² · Townhouse
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €365,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 2 comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
2 closed sales nearby · 5mo 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 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.
Price Distribution Analysis
2 verified closed sales within 1.5km · 18 months.
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.
Financial Exposure · 28% Above Median
If purchased at asking, you are paying above where most similar homes sold. A defined ceiling is designed to close this gap.
If purchased at asking
€365,000
Above transaction median
Above Upper Range
Buying at asking would put you well above what similar homes sold for — that's elevated overpayment risk.
Statistical Confidence · Low
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End, Ballydehob, Cork, Cork | 2025-10-31 | 132m² | |
| East End, Ballydehod, Cork, Cork | 2025-10-31 | 112m² |
Transactions within a 1.5km radius and 18-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
Energy Efficiency Challenge: The property's BER F rating indicates high energy consumption, with estimated annual energy costs of €3,000-€4,000 for its 132m² size, far exceeding the €1,000-€1,500 typical for a more efficient B-rated home.
Details
- Renovation Opportunity: Investing €25,000-€40,000 to upgrade the BER from F to B2 could significantly enhance the property's appeal and potentially increase its market value by €35,000-€55,000, offering a strong return on investment.
- Spacious Configuration: With 132m², 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, this townhouse offers a substantially larger footprint and higher bed/bath count than the median 3-4 beds and 1.5-2 baths found in properties sold within a 50km radius.
- Hypothesis: The attractive asking price, despite a poor BER, suggests a strategic undervaluation by the seller, anticipating that buyers will factor in necessary energy upgrades; this creates a unique opportunity for a buyer willing to invest in modernising to unlock substantial hidden value and long-term savings.
Amenities
Essential Connectivity: Ballydehob is served by Bus Éireann Route 237 (Cork-Skibbereen-Schull), offering vital public transport links to larger towns like Skibbereen and Cork City, despite the absence of train or Luas services typical of urban centres.
Details
- Local Convenience: The property benefits from excellent walkability on Main Street, providing immediate access to essential local services like Centra Ballydehob supermarket, Ballydehob Medical Centre, and numerous local shops, cafes such as Field's Coffee House, and restaurants like Annie's Restaurant.
- Family-Friendly Access: Families are well-catered for with Ballydehob National School and Ballydehob Community Playgroup within easy walking distance, while Schull Community College is a short drive for secondary education needs, complementing coastal walks and local arts at Levis Corner House.
- Hypothesis: The property's prime Main Street location in Ballydehob, combined with its large family-oriented layout, suggests a high appeal to those seeking a vibrant West Cork village lifestyle with local amenities at their doorstep, potentially driving demand from lifestyle buyers looking for a community-rich environment.
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.