Toovahera, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin, Co. Clare, V95 A972
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€170,000 · 5 Bed · 3 Bath · 213m² · Detached
Market Position
Below Typical Sale Prices
At €170,000, 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 · 21mo 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 transaction level, 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
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilfenora Road, Lisdoonvarna, Clare, Clare | 2023-07-31 | 240.8m² | |
| Cullane House, Lisdoonvarna, Clare, Clare | 2025-09-01 | 120m² |
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 Upgrade Potential: The D1 BER rating indicates significant potential for value enhancement; upgrading to a B2 rating could cost an estimated €8,000-€12,000 and increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, based on typical market premiums for improved energy efficiency.
Details
- Generous Size: At 213m², this detached property offers substantial living space, exceeding the median 3-bedroom homes in the 100km radius, providing ample room for a family.
- Value Optimisation Opportunity: The current asking price of €170,000 for a 5-bed, 3-bath property of 213m² represents a significant opportunity for value optimization through targeted BER improvements and cosmetic upgrades.
- Hypothesis: Given the D1 BER rating and the significant size of the property, a targeted investment in energy efficiency upgrades, such as improving insulation and heating systems, could not only reduce annual running costs from an estimated €1,800-€2,200 to €800-€1,200 but also unlock a substantial uplift in market value, potentially closing the gap with its estimated value and outperforming D-rated comparables in the long term.
Amenities
Limited Local Transport: As a rural property in Lisdoonvarna, Doolin, direct public transport options are scarce, with the nearest significant bus services likely requiring travel to larger towns; for instance, Bus Éireann route 350 serves Doolin and Lisdoonvarna connecting to Galway and Ennis, but further onward travel to major cities would necessitate multiple transfers.
Details
- Rural Lifestyle Amenities: The property is situated near the Burren National Park, offering extensive natural beauty and walking trails. Local amenities include a primary school in Doolin and Lisdoonvarna, with a wider range of shopping and healthcare facilities available in Ennis, approximately 40 minutes away by car.
- Walkability Constraints: While the immediate surroundings offer natural beauty for walking, pedestrian access to essential services like shops, pharmacies, or schools is limited due to the rural setting, likely requiring vehicular transport for most daily needs.
- Hypothesis: The property's location in a scenic, rural area like Doolin, while offering lifestyle benefits, presents a significant challenge for connectivity to major employment hubs and a comprehensive range of amenities typically found in urban or suburban settings; this disconnect from high-frequency public transport and extensive local retail and healthcare services is a primary factor contributing to the lower asking price compared to its size and estimated value, and will likely continue to influence its market appeal primarily to those prioritizing a rural lifestyle over urban convenience.
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.