Woodview House, Course, Durrow, Durrow, Co. Laois, R32 W180
2 homes sold nearby. See what they went for — and what to bid on this one.
€475,000 · 6 Bed · 2 Bath · 293m² · Detached
Market Position
Limited Transaction Data
At €475,000, we cannot reliably position this property — only 2 comparable closed sales were found within 5.0km. More local transactions are needed before the data can support a market position estimate.
2 closed sales nearby · 12mo 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 2 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
2 verified closed sales within 5.0km · 36 months. 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.
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.
Financial Exposure · 33% 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
€475,000
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
2
Transactions Analysed
Within 5.0km
12 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 · 2 Transactions
Size and time adjustments applied before percentile computation.
| Address | Sold | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown, Durrow, Laois, Laois | 2025-02-07 | 249m² | |
| Coolderry, Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Laois | 2025-05-09 | 195m² |
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 Inefficiency: With an 'F' BER rating, upgrading to a 'B2' would require an estimated €8,000-€12,000 in costs, which could increase the property's value by €15,000-€20,000, offering a strong return on investment.
Energy Costs: This F-rated property likely incurs annual energy costs of €2,500-€3,000, significantly higher than the €900-€1,300 for similar-sized B-rated homes, representing a substantial ongoing expense for the buyer.
Space Utilization: The 293m² size with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is generous, but the low bathroom to bedroom ratio of 1:3 might be a deterrent for some buyers, potentially limiting appeal and resale value compared to properties with more en-suites.
Hypothesis: The significant disparity between the property's asking price and the median sale price for comparable properties within its immediate vicinity suggests that its F BER rating is a substantial valuation detractor, costing potentially over €100,000 in market value compared to a C-rated property.
Amenities
Connectivity Limitations: Durrow, Co. Laois, is not directly served by any specific Dublin Bus routes, train stations, Luas stops, or DART stations within easily accessible proximity, suggesting reliance on private transport for commuting and access to urban centres.
Local Services: The immediate area around Durrow lacks readily available specific named amenities like major supermarkets, hospitals, or established educational institutions within walking distance, requiring travel for most daily needs.
Rural Access: While specific details are sparse, properties in Durrow are generally outside major urban hubs, implying a need to travel for more diverse shopping options and specialized healthcare, with the nearest significant facilities likely located in larger towns like Portlaoise or Kilkenny.
Hypothesis: The current asking price of Woodview House significantly overvalues its amenity profile, as its location outside a major commuter belt, without direct public transport links and with limited local services, suggests a much lower premium should be applied compared to properties closer to urban centres.
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.