McEvoy's, Main Street, Abbeyleix, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, R32 P29R
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€700,000 · 7 Bed · 7 Bath · 510m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €700,000, 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 Unknown Issue: With a BER rating of SI_666 (Unknown) and all nearby properties also having unknown BER ratings, there is a significant lack of information on energy efficiency, making it difficult to assess potential running costs or environmental impact.
Size Anomaly: This 510.0m² property is exceptionally large compared to the median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within 100km, which typically sell for €301,000, suggesting a mismatch in scale and value expectations.
Substantial Upgrade Potential: Given the unknown BER and the property's size, a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade to a B2 rating could cost an estimated €30,000-€45,000 but might increase the property's value by €50,000-€70,000, representing a significant but potentially worthwhile investment.
Hypothesis: The combination of an extremely large property size (510m²) with a 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom configuration, coupled with an unknown BER rating, suggests this property is likely a unique, perhaps commercial or multi-generational dwelling, rather than a standard residential semi-detached, and its valuation needs to consider a specialized market segment distinct from the typical 3-bed, 2-bath homes that dominate the 100km radius metrics.
Amenities
Limited Local Connectivity: Abbeyleix is not directly served by train stations or Luas/DART lines; closest train services would likely require travel to larger towns like Portlaoise (approximately 15km away), impacting commuter convenience.
Key Local Services: Within Abbeyleix, residents have access to local amenities such as Scoil Mhuire National School and pharmacies like Kelly's Pharmacy, providing essential daily services.
Green Space Access: The property is situated in Abbeyleix, which offers access to amenities like the local library and Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, and is reasonably close to natural attractions like the nearby bog walkways.
Hypothesis: While Abbeyleix offers essential local amenities, its lack of direct public transport links to major urban centers like Dublin means that a property of this size and potential value is likely targeting buyers who prioritize a rural lifestyle or have alternative private transport arrangements, rather than those seeking an easy urban commute, which could explain a disconnect between its asking price and typical market data from more connected areas.
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.