old church / school house, ardmore, sneem, co. kerry, v93 xt86
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€315,000 · 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 159m² · Detached
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €315,000, 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 · 21mo 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 is positioned below the median of comparable sales, suggesting favourable entry conditions. 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
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glanlough Upper, Sneem, Kerry, Kerry | 2024-04-09 | 189m² | |
| Dereendislaugh, Sneem, Kerry, Kerry | 2024-06-14 | — |
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
Excellent Energy Efficiency: With a C1 BER rating, this property offers significant energy efficiency, with estimated annual energy costs likely €1,000-€1,400 lower than a typical D-rated property of similar size (e.g., €800-€1,200 vs. €1,800-€2,200 for D-rated homes).
Generous Living Space: At 159m² for 2 bedrooms, this property is exceptionally spacious, significantly larger than typical 2-bedroom homes and often exceeding the size of median 3-bedroom properties in the surrounding 5km area.
Flexible Layout Potential: The 2-bed, 2-bath configuration within 159m² suggests ample living spaces that offer flexibility, potentially allowing for the conversion of additional rooms into home offices or extra bedrooms, differentiating it from the area's prevalent 3-bedroom median.
Hypothesis: The property's unique former church/school house status, combined with its substantial 159m² footprint for only two bedrooms, positions it as a distinctive offering that will attract a niche buyer seeking character and generous internal space over a higher bedroom count, potentially justifying a premium for its unique appeal rather than traditional bedroom count metrics.
Amenities
Car-Dependent Connectivity: Located in rural Ardmore, Sneem, connectivity primarily relies on private transport via the R568, with limited public bus services like Local Link Kerry connecting to larger towns such as Kenmare (approx. 25-minute drive) and Killarney (approx. 1 hour drive), as there are no train, Luas, or DART stations in the vicinity.
Local Essential Services: Sneem village (a short drive from Ardmore) provides core amenities including Sneem National School for primary education, Sneem Health Centre for GP services, Sheahan's Pharmacy, and O'Driscoll's SuperValu for daily essentials, ensuring local access to basic needs.
Outdoor Lifestyle Focus: Residents benefit from proximity to natural attractions like the scenic Ring of Kerry drive, Derrynane Beach and Park (approx. 20-minute drive), and numerous walking trails, alongside a selection of local pubs and restaurants within Sneem village such as The Village Inn and D O'Sheas.
Hypothesis: While traditional public transport options are scarce, the property's unique rural charm and unparalleled access to natural beauty spots within the Ring of Kerry significantly enhance its appeal as a lifestyle property, attracting buyers who prioritise tranquility and outdoor pursuits over urban conveniences and extensive public transport networks.
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.