"Sika Cottage" Coan, Knockanarrigan, Donard, Co. Wicklow, W91 D6C7
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€350,000 · 4 Bed · 2 Bath · Detached
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Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €350,000, this home is priced below what similar properties sold for in the area. Favourable entry conditions — but consider a structural survey before committing. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 13mo 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 below the median of comparable sales, suggesting favourable entry conditions.
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
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushfield, Donard, Wicklow, Wicklow | 2023-08-30 | 123.8m² | |
| The Old Schoolhouse, Knockanarrigan, Donard Wicklow, Wicklow | 2025-10-31 | 187m² |
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 D1 Upgrade Potential: Upgrading the D1 BER rating to a B2 would likely cost €8,000-€12,000 but could increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a strong return on investment.
Standard Size for Area: At 120m², this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house is a standard configuration for family living in many rural settings.
Value Optimization Opportunity: Investing in energy efficiency upgrades for the D1 BER rating could see annual energy costs of approximately €1,800-€2,200 reduced to €800-€1,200 for a B-rated property of this size.
Hypothesis: The D1 BER rating, while needing improvement, presents a clear opportunity for value enhancement; properties with similar D1 ratings locally are likely subject to similar energy cost burdens, meaning that targeted upgrades would not only improve comfort but also create a distinct market advantage over less efficient neighbours.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: As 'Sika Cottage' is located in Donard, Co. Wicklow, it is outside Dublin and therefore unlikely to be served by specific Dublin Bus routes, Luas, or DART stations; local bus services would need to be verified but are typically infrequent in such rural locations.
Local Village Services: Donard village itself would offer essential amenities such as a local shop, post office, and potentially a primary school, with larger retail and healthcare facilities likely requiring travel to nearby towns like Baltinglass or Blessington.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: The location in Knockanarrigan, Donard, points to a rural lifestyle with access to natural amenities like walking trails in the Wicklow Mountains National Park, but it signifies limited walkability to extensive retail or dining options.
Hypothesis: The property's rural location in Co. Wicklow, while offering natural beauty, means that the availability and frequency of public transport and diverse lifestyle amenities are significantly lower compared to suburban or urban areas, likely contributing to a lower price point but also demanding higher reliance on private transport for daily needs.
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.