Main Street, Drimoleague, Co Cork, P47 VX74
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€265,000 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 100m² · Terrace
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €265,000, this home is priced within the typical range of 4 recent closed sales. There's room to negotiate — seller leverage is 3.3/10. If bidding heats up, you'll need a clear ceiling to avoid overpaying. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 15mo 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 sits marginally above the median of comparable sales. 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
15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cul Na Greine, Drimoleague, Cork, Cork | 2025-04-15 | — | |
| 33 Cul Na Greine, Drimoleague, Cork, Cork | 2023-10-09 | — |
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 Efficiency: With a C BER rating, this property likely incurs annual energy costs of €1,500-€2,000; upgrading to a B2 rating could cost €8,000-€12,000 and potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Space Utilisation: At 100m², this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom terrace offers a reasonable size for families, aligning with typical housing needs in suburban areas.
Value Optimisation: The asking price is €265,000, while the property size of 100m² aligns with a per-square-meter value of €2,650 based on the asking price, which is slightly below the 1km_180d_median_price_per_sqm of €2,783.
Hypothesis: The C BER rating, while average, presents a clear opportunity for value enhancement; strategic upgrades to achieve a B rating could not only reduce annual energy costs by an estimated €700-€1,200 but also significantly improve marketability and resale value within 3-5 years.
Amenities
Connectivity: Drimoleague is served by Bus Éireann route 233, providing connectivity to surrounding towns like Skibbereen and Bantry, and offers a baseline for regional travel.
Local Services: The town centre location on Main Street provides convenient access to essential services including local shops, a post office, and community facilities.
Healthcare Access: Proximity to accessible local health services is a key advantage, with Drimoleague Dental Practice and local pharmacies ensuring residents' health needs are met locally.
Hypothesis: While Drimoleague itself offers core amenities, its true value for residents is its role as a hub connecting to larger regional centres; the Bus Éireann route 233's efficiency to hubs like Skibbereen (approx. 20km) and Bantry (approx. 25km) will be a primary driver for property demand, especially among those commuting to these larger towns for work or further services.
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.