Sycamore Hill, Lawrencetown, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 AW63
1 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€380,000 · 5 Bed · 3 Bath · 184m² · Bungalow
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €380,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 1 comparable closed sale was found within 3.0km. 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 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.
Statistical Confidence · Low
1
Transactions Analysed
Within 3.0km
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Hill, Laurencetown, Ballinasloe, Galway | 2024-11-29 | 281m² |
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 Upgrade Potential: Upgrading from the current C2 BER rating to a B2 could cost approximately €10,000-€15,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €18,000-€25,000, representing a strong return on investment.
Energy Cost Savings: A C2 BER rating means annual energy costs are likely in the range of €1,600-€2,000, which is approximately €400-€800 higher than a B-rated property of similar size, offering immediate savings potential.
Generous Space: With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread across 184m², the property offers a good space-to-bedroom ratio, providing ample living accommodation for a large family, which is a key quality indicator.
Hypothesis: The C2 BER rating, while not poor, represents a significant opportunity for value enhancement. Investing in targeted insulation and heating system upgrades could not only reduce annual energy bills by an estimated €500-€900 but also significantly improve marketability and potentially increase the property's appeal to environmentally conscious buyers, thereby commanding a higher sale price in future transactions.
Amenities
Limited Transport Connectivity: Lawrencetown is not directly served by any specific bus routes, train stations, Luas stops, or DART stations, necessitating significant travel to access public transport.
Basic Local Services: While specific shop or restaurant names are not provided for Lawrencetown itself, it is likely to have essential local services, but access to a wider range of retail and dining options would require travel to Ballinasloe.
Rural Lifestyle Focus: The location suggests a rural lifestyle with potential access to local green spaces, but specific parks or recreational facilities are not detailed, implying a reliance on surrounding towns for organised leisure activities.
Hypothesis: The lack of direct public transport links and major retail hubs in Lawrencetown means that the property's value is heavily reliant on private vehicle ownership and its appeal to buyers seeking a secluded rural lifestyle rather than convenience-driven urban amenities, which could limit its buyer pool and price growth potential compared to properties with better connectivity.
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.