Buying a home in Birr (R42): sold prices and the checks to run
Birr is the R42 Eircode routing area in County Offaly. Here is what second-hand homes there have sold for, and what to check before you bid on one.
What homes in Birr sell for
- Under €200k52
- €200k–€300k47
- €300k–€400k33
- €400k–€500k9
- €500k–€750k7
- €750k+3
Second-hand homes sold in the R42 Eircode area between 9 October 2025 and 9 October 2026, from the Property Price Register (PSRA, CC BY 4.0). Only sales the register records with an Eircode can be placed in an area — most second-hand sales, but few new builds — so new builds and sales not at full market price are left out.
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What a VeriSale report checks for a Birr home
Enter the address or its R42 Eircode and VeriSale runs 39 checks from public records, each graded A–F with what it means and what to ask. The sold-prices check uses the same R42 sales shown above.
Frequently asked questions
What do homes sell for in Birr?
Second-hand homes in the R42 Eircode area (Birr) sold for a median of €250,000 over the 12 months to October 2026, across 151 recorded sales on the Property Price Register. The middle half sold between €175,000 and €340,000.
Which Eircodes cover Birr?
Eircodes beginning R42 are the Birr routing area, in County Offaly. The routing key is the first three characters of the Eircode; the last four identify the individual address.
What should I check before buying in Birr?
The Shannon callows flood seasonally, so the flood check matters near the river. Peat soils make the ground-stability check worth a read for rural homes, and former bog and industrial sites appear in the land-use history. Every purchase also warrants the core checks: planning history, title and registration, recent sold prices, the BER and the area profile.
What does a VeriSale report cost?
Searching is free: every search opens on a preview of the property — its overall grade and key checks — before you pay. The full report, all 39 checks graded, is €9.99; 3 reports for buyers comparing houses cost €24.99, to use within 12 months. The Land Registry folio details — registered owner, charges, rights of way and burdens — can be added for €9.99, or report and folio together cost €19.99.
Is a VeriSale report a survey or legal advice?
No. VeriSale compiles and grades public data so you walk into a purchase informed. It complements — never replaces — your surveyor and solicitor.
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