Mill Road, Glenties, Glenties, Co. Donegal, F94 W7W8
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€160,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 79m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €160,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high. A structured bid strategy is critical. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 25mo 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 3 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
3 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.
Financial Exposure · 113% 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
€160,000
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
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
25 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 · 3 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Ard Connell, Glenties, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-04-07 | — | |
| Main Street, Glenties, Co Donegal, Donegal | 2023-08-24 | — |
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 Improvement Cost: Upgrading the F BER rating to a C2 would likely cost between €10,000 and €15,000, potentially increasing the property's market value by €18,000 to €25,000.
Details
- Size Efficiency: At 79m², this 2-bedroom semi-detached property offers a comfortable size for its configuration, aligning with a typical dwelling of this type.
- Value Optimization Opportunity: The current asking price of €160,000 for a property with an F BER rating presents an opportunity for value optimization through energy efficiency upgrades, which could significantly improve its long-term appeal and reduce running costs.
- Hypothesis: The substantial difference in BER ratings within the local market (median baths: 2.0, median beds: 3.0, with 100% BER unknown) implies a market where energy performance is not yet a primary valuation driver, creating a window for early adopters of green upgrades to capture a significant value uplift.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: Glenties is served by Bus Éireann routes, connecting it to larger towns and cities, though direct rail or Luas links are not immediately available.
Details
- Local Services: The area offers essential local services including shops, a post office, and community facilities typical of a rural town.
- Educational Facilities: Local primary schools such as Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Conall are present, catering to younger families in the Glenties area.
- Hypothesis: The limited direct public transport links and reliance on bus services for connectivity to larger hubs may restrict the property's appeal to daily commuters to major employment centres, favouring those seeking a more rural lifestyle or local employment opportunities.
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.