Rathoe, Co. Carlow, R93 KX84
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€448,950 · 9506 Bed · 2 Bath · 206m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €448,950, we cannot reliably position this property — no comparable closed sales were found within 1.5km. 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 0 comparable transactions within 1.5km over the past 18 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
0
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
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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
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: Upgrading the D1 BER rating to a B2 would likely cost €8,000-€12,000 and could increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, turning a current estimated annual energy cost of €1,800-€2,200 into €800-€1,200.
Details
- Spacious but Anomalous Bedroom Count: The property boasts 9,506 bedrooms, which is an unrealistic and likely data error; however, the 206m² size places it in the larger end of detached homes, comparable to the 4+ bed category which is common in the area.
- Value Optimization Potential: Given the high asking price and D1 BER, optimizing the property's quality through insulation upgrades, window replacements, and a new heating system for €8,000-€12,000 could significantly improve its market appeal and achieve a higher sale price, potentially recouping the investment and more.
- Hypothesis: The unusually high number of bedrooms reported (9,506) points to a significant data anomaly, but the focus should be on rectifying the D1 BER rating, as the cost of upgrading is relatively low compared to the potential value uplift and the high energy costs associated with such a rating, which are likely €1,800-€2,200 annually.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Rathoe, Co. Carlow, is not served by any specific named bus routes, train stations, or Luas/DART stops, indicating a reliance on private transport for connectivity to larger towns or cities like Carlow or Dublin.
Details
- Local Services Scarce: Specific details on schools, shops, healthcare facilities, or parks in Rathoe are not provided in the raw data, suggesting limited immediate local amenities and potentially requiring travel to nearby towns for essential services.
- Walkability Concerns: Without named walking routes or pedestrian infrastructure data, the property's location in Rathoe suggests limited walkability, likely necessitating car use for most daily errands and commutes.
- Hypothesis: The absence of specific public transport links and named local amenities in the provided data for Rathoe suggests a rural or semi-rural setting where property value is more heavily influenced by its proximity to larger centres like Carlow town (which would require specific research into its transport and amenity offerings) rather than its immediate surroundings.
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.