"The Cottage", Ballybeg, Ferns, Co. Wexford, Y21 F5X9
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€275,000 · 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 83m² · Detached
Market Position
Significantly Above Local Sales
At €275,000, 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.
4 closed sales nearby · 16mo 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. Size-adjusted for similar homes (type match, beds ±1, size ±20%). 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. Median anchored to size-similar transactions.
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 — size-adjusted.
Financial Exposure · 58% 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
€275,000
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
4
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Cottage, Ballybeg Ferns, Eniscorthy, Wexford | 2025-04-16 | — | |
| Ballyandrew Ferns, Wexford, Wexford | 2025-10-31 | 126m² |
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 Potential: Upgrading the D2 BER rating to a C1 could cost an estimated €6,000-€9,000 and potentially increase the property's value by €10,000-€15,000, making it a worthwhile investment.
Size Efficiency: At 83m², this 2-bedroom detached house offers a reasonable size for its configuration, aligning with a median of 3 beds and 2 baths in the 100km market, though it falls slightly short of the 4-bed median found within 10km.
Value Optimization: Given the D2 BER, the property's current estimated value of €377,638 appears high relative to its BER rating, suggesting that a strategic investment in energy efficiency could significantly close this valuation gap.
Hypothesis: The disparity between the estimated value and the asking price, combined with a D2 BER rating, indicates that the property's inherent market value may be significantly influenced by its energy performance; targeted upgrades could unlock substantial capital appreciation that outpaces the broader market growth.
Amenities
Limited Public Transport: The absence of specific bus route numbers, Luas stops, or DART stations within the provided data suggests that public transport connectivity for this property in Ballybeg, Ferns is likely limited, requiring reliance on private transport.
Local Services Accessibility: While specific amenities are not detailed, its 'outside Dublin' location implies that access to major shopping centers, advanced healthcare facilities like large hospitals, and a wide array of educational institutions would likely require travel to nearby towns such as Enniscorthy or Wexford.
Connectivity to Larger Centres: Properties in this region typically rely on regional hubs like Enniscorthy (approx. 15km drive) for more comprehensive shopping, such as the Whitford House Hotel & Restaurant, or larger supermarkets like Dunnes Stores.
Hypothesis: The property's rural setting in Ballybeg, Ferns, lacking direct public transport links, positions it as an attractive option for buyers prioritizing tranquility and space over urban convenience, but it also necessitates a strong reliance on private vehicles for accessing key amenities in nearby towns, which may influence its long-term desirability for certain buyer demographics.
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.