The Cope, Burtonport, Co. Donegal, F94 NX50
3 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€100,000 · 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 332m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €100,000, 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.
3 closed sales nearby · 31mo 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 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
3
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seach Mor House, Belcruit Meenbanad, Burtonport, Donegal | 2023-11-03 | — | |
| The Chalet, Meenbannad Crossroads, Burtonport, Donegal | 2024-01-18 | 54m² |
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 Improvement Opportunity: Upgrading the D1 BER rating to a B2 could cost approximately €8,000-€12,000 and is estimated to increase property value by €15,000-€20,000.
Unusual Configuration: A single bedroom and bathroom in a 332m² detached property is highly atypical and may limit future resale appeal, creating a significant market mismatch.
Substantial Size, Limited Functionality: The expansive 332m² size offers significant potential, but the single bedroom and bathroom configuration suggests it's more suited for commercial use or extensive renovation than standard residential occupancy.
Hypothesis: The unusual configuration of this large detached property, with its D1 BER rating, suggests it was either a former commercial premises or intended for a highly specific niche use, making its current residential valuation challenging and likely requiring significant capital investment for adaptation.
Amenities
Limited Local Connectivity: Burtonport does not appear to be directly served by major public transport networks such as Dublin Bus routes, train stations, Luas, or DART.
Rural Lifestyle Amenities: The immediate area offers a coastal lifestyle with potential access to local fishing piers and marine activities, characteristic of a rural Irish setting.
Basic Local Services: Expecting immediate access to multiple specific schools, major retail centres, or specialized healthcare facilities like hospitals within very close proximity is unlikely in Burtonport, suggesting a reliance on nearby towns for these services.
Hypothesis: The property's value is primarily driven by its location and potential for development or unique coastal living rather than proximity to urban amenities, suggesting that any future value uplift will depend on local infrastructure improvements or a niche market demand for such isolated coastal properties.
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.