Walsh'S Village Store, Knightstown, Valentia Island, Knight's Town, Co. Kerry, V23 TR90
4 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€450,000 · 6 Bed · 2 Bath · 280m² · Detached
Market Position
Priced Above Local Sales
At €450,000, this home is priced above what similar properties sold for — buyers at this level tend to overpay without a defined ceiling. Percentile unavailable (insufficient asking-price comps) — using median positioning only.
4 closed sales nearby · 9mo 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 · 13% 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
€450,000
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
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenreen Heights, Ballyhearney, Valentia Island, Kerry | 2025-03-27 | — | |
| Oghermong, Caherciveen, Kerry, Kerry | 2023-11-06 | 211m² |
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
High Upgrade Cost: The SI_666 BER rating suggests significant potential for energy efficiency upgrades, with an estimated cost of €12,000-€18,000 to achieve a B2 rating, which could increase property value by €18,000-€25,000.
Value Optimization: Improving the BER rating from SI_666 to a B2 could lead to annual energy savings of approximately €1,500-€2,000 compared to the current rating, presenting a clear investment opportunity.
Spacious Configuration: With 280.0m² of space and 6 bedrooms, the property offers substantial accommodation, which is well-suited for larger families or those seeking extensive living areas, a strong positive for buyer appeal.
Hypothesis: Given the substantial size and the poor BER rating, a strategic renovation focusing on energy efficiency and modernizing the 2 bathrooms could unlock significant capital growth and rental appeal, transforming the property from a high-cost-to-run asset into a more desirable and valuable home.
Amenities
Limited Transport: There are no specific bus routes, train stations, Luas stops, or DART stations mentioned for Knightstown, Valentia Island, indicating a strong reliance on private transport.
Rural Services: Specific educational facilities, healthcare access, shopping, and lifestyle amenities are not detailed in the provided data for Knightstown, suggesting a need for travel to larger towns for most services.
Isolated Location: Valentia Island's location implies limited walkability to extensive urban amenities, with potential for reliance on local village services and scenic but potentially less accessible walking routes.
Hypothesis: The isolated nature of Valentia Island, while offering unique lifestyle benefits, presents a significant challenge for buyers prioritizing connectivity and immediate access to a wide range of services, suggesting the property's value proposition leans heavily on its specific island appeal rather than broad regional 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 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.