West Cork Property Market Summer 2025

West Cork Property Market Update – Summer 2025. Thinking of Selling Your Property in West Cork? Read This First

If you’re a homeowner in West Cork thinking about selling, now may be the perfect time to move. The West Cork property market in Summer 2025 is active, with strong demand, limited supply, and rising prices.

In this market update, we’ll explore:

Tips to help you prepare your home for sale

What’s driving house prices in West Cork

Who’s buying property locally

What types of homes are most in demand

Recent property sales in Bandon, Innishannon and Crosshaven

Property Prices in West Cork – Summer 2025

According to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report, County Cork continues to see strong price growth:

• 🟢 County Cork average property price: €325,999 (+12% year-on-year)
• 🟢 Cork City average: €369,938 (+8.6%)
• 🟢 New build median price in Cork: €411,000
• 🟢 National average house price: €357,851 (+12.3%)

Since the pandemic, prices in County Cork have risen by 40%, fuelled by buyer demand and a shortage of homes for sale, especially in West Cork’s second-hand market.

What Types of Homes Are Most in Demand in West Cork?

If you’re preparing to sell your property in West Cork, here’s what today’s buyers are actively searching for:

• ✅ Turnkey homes – move-in ready, clean and modern
• ✅ Energy-efficient homes – A- or B-rated BER. Read more on how the BER impacts property prices here.
• ✅ 3- and 4-bedroom houses – ideal for families and professionals
• ✅ Homes near amenities or in town outskirts – including Bandon, Clonakilty, Innishannon, Kinsale, and Skibbereen

Homes that combine comfort, convenience, and condition are selling quickly — often above asking.

Who’s Buying Property in West Cork?

Buyers in West Cork come from a range of backgrounds, including:

• 🏠 First-time buyers – highly active and eager to secure homes
• 🏠 Locals trading up or downsizing
• 🏠 Buyers from Cork City and Dublin seeking better value
• 🏠 Returning expats from Australia, the UK, and the US
• 🏠 Overseas buyers interested in scenic or coastal homes

There is a notable increase in Americans seeking to purchase in Ireland especially coastal areas like kinsale and west cork.

Recent West Cork Property Sales

Here are a few real-life examples of recent sales we’ve handled:

• 21 Cedar Mews, Bandon
  A modern, energy-efficient home. Sale agreed in one week, above asking price.
• Cottage in Kilpatrick, Innishannon
  On an acre, just a short commute to Cork. Sale agreed in two weeks, again above asking price.
• Coastal home in Crosshaven – Generated international interest and is currently under offer to an overseas buyer.

Click here to view property for sale in West Cork

Top Tips If You’re Thinking of Selling in West Cork

1. Get Your Property Market Ready

Before listing your home for sale:

• Review title deeds
• Clarify boundary lines
• Ensure planning compliance
• Have your BER certificate ready

These steps can prevent delays and even save a sale from falling through. Find out what documents you need when selling your property here.

2. Price Your Home Realistically

It’s natural to be emotionally attached to your property — but buyers will compare your home to similar ones on the market. A well-priced home attracts more interest and can spark competition, leading to a higher final price.

Remember: The market sets the price — not the seller or the agent.

Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time to Sell in West Cork

✅ Property prices are still rising
✅ Demand is high from both local and international buyers
✅ Turnkey homes are achieving premium prices
✅ Second-hand supply remains limited
✅ Buyers are ready — but they’re competing for fewer listings

Ready to Sell? We’re Here to Help

We’ve been selling homes in West Cork for over 40 years. As part of the DNG national property network, we combine local knowledge, award-winning marketing, and exceptional service to help you sell with confidence.

Book a free, no-obligation valuation today and discover what your home is worth in today’s market.

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