Shantobar, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€335,000 · 3 Bed · 3 Bath · 120m² · Semi-D
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €335,000, 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 · 28mo 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 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
3 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.
Financial Exposure · 89% 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
€335,000
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 5.0km
28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Shantobar, Ballinalee, Longford, Longford | 2023-08-30 | 98m² | |
| 8 Shantobar, Ballinalee, Co Longford, Longford | 2024-02-16 | 96m² |
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
Exceptional Energy Efficiency: With an A2 BER rating, annual energy costs are estimated at €800-€1,200, significantly lower than the €1,800-€2,200 expected for a comparable D-rated property of 120m².
Details
- Spacious Configuration: The 120m² size with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms positions it favorably, as the median for properties within 10km over 180 days was 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
- Value Optimization Opportunity: While already A2 rated, a further investment of €8,000-€12,000 to achieve an A1 rating could potentially increase property value by €15,000-€20,000, enhancing its market appeal.
- Hypothesis: The A2 BER rating indicates a proactive approach to energy efficiency; however, the lack of a comparable A1-rated property within the 10km radius suggests that achieving this top tier could unlock a unique premium for the property.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: Shantobar, Ballinalee, Co. Longford, lacks direct bus routes, Luas, or DART stations, with the nearest significant public transport likely requiring travel to a larger town like Longford.
Details
- Local Amenities Essential: Key amenities such as Granard Primary School and Templemichael College are located in nearby towns, as is Mullingar General Hospital, necessitating car travel for most daily needs.
- Walkability Constraints: While Ballinalee village offers local services, the property's semi-rural setting means walkability is limited to immediate surroundings, with most shopping and recreational activities requiring vehicle access.
- Hypothesis: The property's location, while offering a peaceful setting, presents a challenge for buyers prioritizing convenience and public transport, suggesting that its appeal will be strongest to those seeking a rural lifestyle with a reliance on private vehicles for accessing wider 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.