Rushestown, Newbridge, Toomard, Co. Galway, H53 Y0C5
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€95,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 80m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Priced Within Local Sold Range
At €95,000, this home is priced within the typical range of 4 recent closed sales. There's room to negotiate — seller leverage is 3.3/10. 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 · 22mo 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. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned above the median transaction level. This places the property outside the core transaction band where most comparable homes closed.
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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
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 · 4 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushestown, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, Galway | 2024-05-27 | 100m² | |
| Newbridge, Ballinasloe, Galway, Galway | 2023-12-22 | 67m² |
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 Rating Concern: The BER rating of SI_666 is classified as 'Unknown', which typically indicates very poor energy performance and could lead to annual energy costs of €1,800-€2,200, significantly higher than an average C-rated property.
Upgrade Potential: To improve from an 'Unknown' BER to a B2 rating, estimated costs range from €8,000-€12,000, but could potentially increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000.
Size Efficiency: At 80m², this 2-bedroom bungalow offers a size of 40m² per bedroom, which is a standard configuration for bungalows of this size in many areas.
Hypothesis: The 'Unknown' BER rating presents a significant opportunity for value enhancement; investing in a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade could not only reduce operational costs but also make the property far more attractive to a wider buyer pool, potentially justifying a price increase of over 20% from its current asking price.
Amenities
Limited Direct Transport: Bus Eireann routes serve the general area, but specific route numbers and closest stops for Rushestown, Newbridge, Toomard, Co. Galway are not detailed in the provided data; nearest train station is likely a significant drive.
Local Services Access: While specific amenities are not detailed for Rushestown, Newbridge, Toomard, Co. Galway, typical rural Irish locations often require travel to larger towns like Loughrea (approx. 20km) for extensive shopping, healthcare, and educational facilities.
Rural Connectivity: The property's location outside Dublin suggests a reliance on private transport for accessing key services, with limited walkability to major retail or public transport hubs.
Hypothesis: The property's location in a more rural setting in Co. Galway, away from major urban centres, suggests that its future value appreciation will be strongly tied to any planned improvements in regional infrastructure and local service development, rather than existing amenities.
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.