Seefin, Seefin Lodge, Church Hill, Ballyhooly, Co. Cork, P51 KP22
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€690,000 · 6 Bed · 3 Bath · Bungalow
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Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €690,000, this home is priced well above what similar properties sold for in this area. Overpayment risk is high. A structured bid strategy is critical. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
3 closed sales nearby · 7mo 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 3.0km over the past 24 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 3.0km · 24 months. Filters broadened to increase sample size.
Asking price is positioned above the median of comparable sales. 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.
Financial Exposure · 43% Above Median
If purchased at asking, you are paying above where most similar homes sold. A defined ceiling is designed to close this gap.
If purchased at asking
€690,000
Above transaction median
Above Upper Range
Buying at asking would put you well above what similar homes sold for — that's elevated overpayment risk.
Statistical Confidence · Low
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 3.0km
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The View, Lios Ard, Ballyhooly, Cork | 2025-01-24 | — | |
| 16 Ard Abhainn, Ballyhooly, Cork, Cork | 2026-01-08 | 176m² |
Transactions within a 3.0km radius and 24-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 Opportunity: Upgrading the D1 BER rating to a B2 rating would likely cost between €8,000-€12,000 but could potentially increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a tangible return on investment.
Current Energy Costs: With a D1 BER rating, annual energy costs for this 120.0m² bungalow are estimated to be between €1,800-€2,200, significantly higher than properties with better energy efficiency ratings.
Spacious Configuration: A 120.0m² bungalow with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms offers a generous living space, which is a significant asset, particularly for larger families or those requiring flexible accommodation.
Hypothesis: Given the D1 BER rating, the initial cost of insulation upgrades and energy-efficient installations could be offset by government grants and incentives specifically targeted at improving the energy performance of older housing stock, making the upgrade path more financially attractive and accelerating the value increase.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: The location in Ballyhooly, Co. Cork, likely means reliance on local bus services rather than direct access to major public transport hubs like train stations or Luas/DART stops typically found closer to urban centers.
Local Services Accessibility: While specific amenities for Ballyhooly were not detailed, such rural areas often rely on nearby towns like Fermoy for core services such as supermarkets, primary schools (e.g., Ballyhooly National School), and health centers.
Rural Lifestyle Appeal: The property's setting in Seefin, Church Hill, suggests a rural lifestyle, likely offering greater tranquility and access to natural surroundings, which appeals to a specific buyer demographic.
Hypothesis: The 'outside Dublin' classification suggests that while direct, high-frequency public transport like Luas or DART is absent, the property's value may be more closely tied to the availability of local amenities in accessible market towns and the overall appeal of a quieter, countryside lifestyle, rather than urban convenience.
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.