Philipstown, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, R93 X620
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
Price on request · 6 Bed · 2 Bath · 657777m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
We cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 5.0km. 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 1 comparable transaction 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
1
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 · 1 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croagh Padraig, Ducketts Grove, Bennekerry, Carlow | 2024-07-12 | 192m² |
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 Opportunity: With a BER Rating of SI_666 (likely indicative of a low rating), significant upgrades could unlock substantial value; upgrading from a D-rated equivalent to a B2 rating typically costs €8,000-€12,000 and can increase property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Ample Living Space: This property offers 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across a substantial size, which is generous for many family needs but might be considered excessive for smaller households in this location.
Potential Value Optimization: Given the estimated value and number of bedrooms, focusing on modernizing the 2 bathrooms and potentially reconfiguring some of the 6 bedrooms could align the property with contemporary buyer preferences and optimize its market appeal.
Hypothesis: The substantial land parcel, combined with the 6-bedroom layout and potentially outdated BER rating, suggests the property is positioned more as a rural estate or an investment in land rather than a typical family home; future value may depend on the ability to leverage the land's potential for development or agricultural use.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: As this property is located outside Dublin, direct public transport links like specific bus routes (e.g., Dublin Bus routes 25, 66, 67) or train stations are unlikely to be within immediate walking distance, requiring reliance on private transport.
Rural Amenities: While specific local amenities are not detailed in the provided data, properties in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow typically offer access to local primary schools (e.g., Scoil Naomh Eoin), a local shop, and community facilities, but major retail and healthcare would require travel.
Commuter Challenge: The 'Outside Dublin' designation strongly suggests that commuting to Dublin for work would involve a significant daily travel time, potentially over an hour each way, impacting work-life balance.
Hypothesis: The significant estimated value, coupled with its rural location and likely limited direct public transport, indicates that the property's appeal is primarily to buyers seeking large plots of land and privacy, rather than those prioritizing immediate access to urban amenities or a short commute.
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.