Rinn, Carraroe, Co. Galway, H91 R72K
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€175,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 95m² · Detached
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €175,000, this home is priced within the typical range of 4 recent closed sales. There's room to negotiate — seller leverage is 2/10. 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 · 17mo 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 aligns with the median of comparable sales. 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
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothar An Doilin, An Cheathru Rua, Galway, Galway | 2024-11-22 | 155.8m² | |
| An Bothar Bui, Carraroe, Co. Galway, Galway | 2023-10-11 | — |
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 Potential: Upgrading this F-rated BER property to a C-rated equivalent could cost an estimated €10,000-€15,000, potentially increasing its market value by €15,000-€25,000 and significantly reducing long-term energy costs.
Energy Cost Discrepancy: An F-rated BER means estimated annual energy costs are likely €2,000-€2,500, considerably higher than the €1,000-€1,500 for a C-rated property of similar size in the area.
Size Efficiency: With 95m² and 2 bedrooms, the property offers a reasonable size, but could be considered slightly undersized for a typical family home in some more suburban markets, potentially impacting resale appeal.
Hypothesis: Focusing BER improvements on insulation and heating systems, rather than cosmetic upgrades, could yield the highest return on investment for this property, transforming its marketability and appeal to energy-conscious buyers who represent a growing segment of the market.
Amenities
Limited Direct Public Transport: Carraroe's rural location means direct access to major public transport is sparse; the nearest significant bus routes would likely require travel to Galway City, and there are no Luas or DART services in the immediate vicinity.
Local Services: Access to everyday amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare would necessitate travel to nearby larger villages or towns like Spiddal or Galway City, which are several kilometres away.
Rural Lifestyle Appeal: The property offers a tranquil, rural setting, appealing to those seeking peace and quiet, with potential for outdoor activities given the natural landscape of Connemara.
Hypothesis: The primary value driver for this property will be its serene rural location and potential for lifestyle enhancement, rather than its proximity to urban amenities or transport links, suggesting buyers are likely seeking a retreat rather than a commuter base.
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.