Roisin Dubh, 8 Castle Park, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 RR88
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
Price on request · 3 Bed · 3 Bath · House
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
We cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was 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 1 comparable transaction 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
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 1.5km
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Mellows Avenue, Arklow, Co Wicklow, Wicklow | 2025-11-10 | 87.5m² |
Transactions within a 1.5km radius and 18-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 Rating Cost: Upgrading the C3 BER rating to a B2 would likely cost €7,000-€10,000 and could increase the property's value by €12,000-€18,000, offering a positive return on investment.
Details
- Space Efficiency: With 120m² of living space and 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this property offers a good ratio of 40m² per bedroom, which is generally efficient for its size.
- Value Optimization Opportunity: While the BER is C3, improvements to a B-rating could reduce annual energy costs by an estimated €600-€900 compared to current levels, making it more attractive to buyers.
- Hypothesis: Given the C3 BER rating and the proximity of properties with similar configurations (3 beds, 2 baths) having a median sale price of €300,000 within a 10km radius, investing in a BER upgrade to B2 or higher could unlock a price premium of 7-10% in the Arklow market, making the initial upgrade cost highly justifiable.
Amenities
Transport Connectivity: Arklow benefits from Bus Éireann routes serving the area, providing regional connectivity, and is within reasonable driving distance of train services at Arklow Station for access to Dublin.
Details
- Local Lifestyle: Residents have access to amenities such as the Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Arklow for retail, and numerous local restaurants and cafes, alongside parks like Castle Park providing green space.
- Family & Healthcare Access: The area is served by schools like St. Mary's College and Arklow CBS, along with local primary schools, and access to healthcare facilities including the primary care centre in Arklow.
- Hypothesis: The strategic location of Arklow, outside the immediate Dublin commuter belt but connected via bus and rail, suggests that properties with a good BER rating (like this C3) and three bathrooms could see increased demand and value appreciation as buyers seek a balance between affordability and accessibility to employment hubs, especially with potential infrastructure improvements like enhanced rail services.
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.