Meenabrock, Dunkineely, Croagh, Co. Donegal, F94 VY29
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€120,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 66m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €120,000, this home is priced within the typical range of 4 recent closed sales. There's room to negotiate — seller leverage is 4/10. 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 · 16mo 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. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meenabrock, Dunkinelly, Co Donegal, Donegal | 2023-11-06 | — | |
| Mill Road, Ballymagowan, Dunkineely, Donegal | 2023-04-12 | 80.8m² |
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
Energy Efficiency Deficit: With a G BER rating, this bungalow's energy efficiency is at the lowest end of the scale. Upgrading from a G to a C2 BER rating, which is a common target for energy efficiency improvements, could cost an estimated €15,000-€20,000. This investment could increase the property's value by approximately €20,000-€25,000 and reduce annual energy costs significantly from an estimated €2,500-€3,000 to €1,200-€1,600.
Details
- Compact Living Space: At 66.0m², this 2-bedroom bungalow is smaller than the median of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms found in the 100km radius market, where median sale prices are substantially higher. The 5km radius shows median of 4 beds and 1.5 baths, indicating this property is smaller and less configured than the immediate local demand.
- Value Optimization Opportunity: Given the property's current estimated value of €208,508.63, the asking price of €120,000 presents a significant opportunity for value optimization. Strategic renovations focused on improving the BER rating (G to C2, costing €15,000-€20,000) and potentially a minor reconfiguration to align with local 3-bedroom norms could unlock significant equity.
- Hypothesis: The substantial disparity between the property's G BER rating and the market's increasing demand for energy-efficient homes, combined with its smaller size and lower bedroom count compared to the immediate 5km radius median, suggests that a buyer who prioritizes a full renovation and modernization could transform this property into a highly desirable asset, potentially achieving a value in excess of €220,000 post-investment.
Amenities
Limited Connectivity: The property's remote location in Meenabrock, Dunkineely, Co. Donegal, means it is not served by any specific Dublin Bus routes, Luas, or DART stations mentioned in the provided data; primary transport would likely rely on local rural bus services with limited frequency.
Details
- Rural Amenities: Access to specific educational facilities, healthcare, shopping, or lifestyle amenities such as parks or restaurants is not detailed in the provided data for this specific rural address, suggesting a reliance on nearby towns for most services.
- Low Local Density of Services: The absence of specific amenity data within the provided location details suggests that residents would likely need to travel significant distances for everyday needs, such as specific supermarkets, pharmacies, or family services, which could impact quality of life and property appeal.
- Hypothesis: The property's rural setting in Co. Donegal, far from major urban transport hubs and amenities, indicates that its primary buyer demographic will be those seeking a secluded lifestyle or a rural retreat, rather than commuters or families prioritising convenience and access to a wide array of services, thus justifying its current asking price in relation to its location utility.
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.