Rathkenny, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, E41 WE03
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€210,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 64m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €210,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 14mo 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. 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
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rathkenny, Drangan, Tipperary, Tipperary | 2025-04-25 | 101m² | |
| Newtown, Drangan, Thurles, Tipperary | 2024-02-06 | 220m² |
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: Upgrading this D1 BER rating to a C3 would cost approximately €4,000-€6,000 and could increase property value by €7,000-€10,000.
Energy Costs: With a D1 BER rating, annual energy costs are estimated at €1,800-€2,200, compared to €1,300-€1,600 for a C-rated property of similar size.
Space Efficiency: The 64m² size with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom is modest but generally functional for a small family or couple, potentially limiting appeal in a market favouring larger homes.
Hypothesis: Given the D1 BER rating, the property's current value is likely capped by its energy inefficiency; a strategic €8,000-€12,000 investment to reach a B2 rating could unlock an additional €15,000-€20,000 in market value, significantly outperforming inflation-driven appreciation.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: With its location outside Dublin and no specific bus routes or train stations mentioned as serving Rathkenny, Fethard directly, reliance on private transport is high, impacting commuter appeal.
Local Services: Fethard town offers essential amenities like Scoil Mhuire gan Smál (primary school) and Boots Pharmacy, but limited shopping centres and specialist healthcare facilities mean travel to larger towns is likely necessary.
Lifestyle Options: Access to local pubs and community centres in Fethard provides some social infrastructure, but lacks diverse dining, parkland, or gym facilities within easy reach.
Hypothesis: The absence of readily available public transport options and the limited range of amenities within Rathkenny and Fethard suggest that property value appreciation will be heavily reliant on external investment in infrastructure or increased demand for rural living, rather than intrinsic local development.
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.