'Quicken Tree', Letterfad, Letterbarrow, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 VH32
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€274,500 · 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 127m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €274,500, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 3.0km. 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 3.0km over the past 24 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 3.0km
22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettertrain Letterbarrow, Letterbarrow, Donegal, Donegal | 2024-09-02 | 196m² |
Transactions within a 3.0km radius and 24-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 C2 Savings: A C2 BER rating suggests annual energy costs could be approximately €1,200-€1,600, compared to €1,800-€2,400 for a D-rated property of similar size.
Space Efficiency: With 127m² across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the property offers a functional layout that aligns with typical family needs in rural settings.
Upgrade Potential: Improving the BER rating from C2 to B2 could cost approximately €7,000-€10,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €10,000-€15,000, representing a solid return on investment.
Hypothesis: Given the rural location and the C2 BER, a focused energy efficiency upgrade towards a B1 or A3 rating could significantly enhance its appeal to a broader buyer pool, especially those seeking lower running costs and a more sustainable home, potentially adding a 5-7% premium to its value.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: The area is not serviced by specific bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART stops, requiring reliance on private transport for connectivity.
Local Essentials: Donegal Town provides essential retail and healthcare access, including Letterkenny University Hospital (approx. 40km drive) and pharmacies like McCauley Pharmacy.
Rural Lifestyle: While lacking immediate urban amenities, the area offers access to natural surroundings with potential for outdoor activities, though specific parks or gyms are not detailed in the provided data.
Hypothesis: The property's location in Letterbarrow, a rural setting outside Donegal Town, suggests that amenities like specific schools (e.g., Scoil Mhuire in Letterbarrow, although not explicitly confirmed as currently active or closest), childcare facilities, and larger shopping centres are likely situated in Donegal Town itself or further afield, necessitating a car for daily needs and impacting its appeal to non-car-dependent buyers.
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.