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Price Comparison: What can I buy in Co Galway for under €300,000?

A collection of handy homes close to the city centre.

WITH PROPERTY ACROSS the country in such high demand, it can be really hard to get an idea of what your money will get you. 

That’s why each week, we pick a number of homes in a specific county, to make things a little easier to comprehend. 

This week, we’re looking at properties around Galway with an asking price of €300,000 or less.

Two-bed, apartment, Oranmore – €285,000

Apartment 3b Glenfarne is a 60 m² with two bedrooms and one bathroom. Located on the first floor in the exclusive Glenfarne development, it was built in 2003. The apartment features a bright, open plan kitchen and living area, two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a shared bathroom. Located in Oranmore, just a ten minute drive from Galway city centre, the apartment benefits from excellent bus and train links. The secure development includes gated access and landscaped green areas.

Oranmore offers a wealth of amenities, including schools, creches, medical centres, restaurants and sports facilities. Nearby attractions include Renville Sailing Club, Renville Park and Galway Bay Golf Resort. This property is in turnkey condition, too.

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Two-bed, terrace, Tuam – €240,000

Rose Cottage in Tuam is a charming two-bed that spans 76 m². Located in the heart of Tuam, it was originally built in 1920 but has been beautifully upgraded for modern living. The home features a welcoming porch leading into a cosy living room with natural wood floors and a solid fuel stove. The adjoining dining room and well-equipped kitchen are filled with natural light thanks to Velux windows. Two spacious double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a modern bathroom complete the interior.

Outside, a delightful patio, south-facing garden and steel tech shed add to the appeal. The property has an ideal location across from the picturesque Palace Grounds public park, offering extensive amenities and a vibrant community. Supermarkets, pubs and plenty more amenities are within a five minute walk, with easy access to Galway city centre via the motorway.

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Two-bed, apartment, Bohermore – €295,000

This home at Foster Place spans 60 m² and has two bedrooms and a shared bathroom.Foster Place is a charming private development located in Galway city centre. This secure, gated complex is just minutes away from the bus and train station, Eyre Square and various amenities including hospitals, restaurants and shops.

The apartment features a private entrance, a hallway, an open plan living room with a fireplace, a kitchen and dining area, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a hotpress and a bathroom. It includes electric central heating and comes fully furnished. Additional perks include private parking and beautifully landscaped gardens.

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Two-bed, apartment, Headford Road – €290,000

198 Gort Na Coiribe is a 69 m² apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor in a well-maintained development built around 2003 by O’Malley Construction. Located off Headford Road, it’s within walking distance to NUIG, UCHG, Terryland Retail Park and Galway city centre. Gort na Coiribe is a popular development known for its convenient location and well-managed facilities, making it an ideal starter home or investment property. 

The apartment features an open-plan kitchen with dining and living area and a private balcony. Two bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom, a family bathroom, hotpress and a storage room complete the place. Both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. The property offers communal parking, secure access and electric heating.

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