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5-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 168 m², built in 1989. Located Estela parish, Póvoa de Varzim municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy features: The spacious backyard includes a barbecue area, ideal for entertaining, and the potential to build a pool for enhanced leisure activities.
The valuation. The asking price of €385,000 is significantly above the fair value of €214,507, placing it €170,493 (44.3%) overpriced. This makes the property an unsuitable investment based on current valuation metrics.
Fair value modelled at €214,507 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €385,000 sits €170,493 (44.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €385,000 versus the Estela, Póvoa de Varzim, Porto area baseline of €411,768 (€2,451/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 66/100 (Condition 68 · Materials 70 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 52/100 (Housing Market 48 · Amenities 55 · Economic 50 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Estela, Póvoa de Varzim, Porto
Area baseline €411,768 + condition -€22,575 + location +€1,882 = modelled fair value of €214,507 (€1,277/m²), a €170,493 (44.3%) gap versus the €385,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estela · 8dad29 | Subject | €385,000 | €2,292 | — | 68 | 52 |
| Aguçadoura e Navais · ba57ee | Active | €429,000 | €2,145 | 6.4% | 75 | 65 |
| Laundos · 0dcf1c | Active | €525,000 | €2,376 | 3.7% | 70 | 63 |
| Laundos · f36453 | Active | €525,000 | €2,376 | 3.7% | 70 | 66 |
| Estela · 6fb8d9 | Active | €450,000 | €1,364 | 40.5% | 75 | 65 |
| Median comp | €487,500 | €2,261 | 1.4% | 73 | 65 |
Long-term rental The property in Estela shows a significant gap of 44.3% compared to its fair value, marking it as overpriced. With a gross yield of only 3.6% and a condition score of 66/100, it lacks the financial attractiveness and condition typically desired for a sustainable long-term rental investment. Family rental While the property may appeal to families, its pricing at €385,000 is inconsistent with its fair value of €214,507, indicating it is overpriced. The neighborhood score of 52/100 suggests average amenities and tenant quality, which does not justify the high asking price for families looking for value. Buy-and-hold The €385,000 price tag places the property as overpriced compared to the fair value of €214,507, making it a less favorable buy-and-hold investment. With limited urban development and an average condition score of 66/100, the potential for long-term appreciation is not compelling enough to warrant this pricing. Not ideal for The property is not suitable for the luxury market due to its low valuation relative to its asking price and its modest neighborhood ratings. Additionally, it is not conducive for student housing or short-term vacation rentals given the rural characteristics and safety perceptions of the area.
Economic vulnerability With an economic stability score of 50/100 and tenant stability score of 55/100, there is a significant risk of fluctuations in rental income and potential vacancies due to an unstable economic and tenant landscape.
