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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 103 m², energy rating D. Located on rua São Francisco Xavier, Rio Tinto parish, Gondomar municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment features a welcoming entry hall and provides excellent public transport access to Porto and nearby municipalities, enhancing convenience for commuters.
The valuation. The asking price of €274,500 is significantly above fair value, which is assessed at €138,342. At a premium of €136,158 (49.6%), this property is considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €138,342 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €274,500 sits €136,158 (49.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €274,500 versus the rua São Francisco Xavier area baseline of €253,998 (€2,466/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 62/100 (Condition 60 · Materials 65 · Room dimensions 62). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 75/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua São Francisco Xavier
Area baseline €253,998 + condition -€20,278 + location +€14,420 = modelled fair value of €138,342 (€1,343/m²), a €136,158 (49.6%) gap versus the €274,500 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua São Francisco Xavier | Subject | €274,500 | €2,665 | — | 60 | 75 |
| Ermesinde · dee5c2 | Active | €345,000 | €3,791 | 42.3% | 70 | 72 |
| rua São Tomé e Principe, 33 | Active | €249,000 | €2,862 | 7.4% | 54 | 68 |
| Baguim do Monte (Rio Tinto) · 261f69 | Active | €310,000 | €3,100 | 16.3% | 68 | 69 |
| Águas Santas · 73558f | Active | €290,000 | €2,736 | 2.7% | 70 | 73 |
| Median comp | €300,000 | €2,981 | 11.9% | 69 | 71 |
Long-term rental This property is overpriced at €274,500, significantly exceeding its fair value of €138,342, which raises challenges for long-term rental yield despite its respectable 3.9% gross yield. Additionally, with a fair condition score of 62/100, the potential for attracting long-term tenants may be limited given the high cost relative to similar options in the Porto metropolitan area. Family rental Given its current pricing, this 3-bed apartment is not an attractive prospect for family rental, as it is overpriced by nearly 50% when compared to the fair value of €138,342. Factors such as a reasonable neighborhood score of 75/100 may not justify the high listing price, making it less appealing to families seeking value for money. Buy-and-hold While the buy-and-hold strategy could typically benefit from property appreciation over time, this specific apartment is overpriced at €274,500, diverging significantly from its fair value of €138,342. Investors should be cautious, as the 3.9% gross yield does not compensate adequately for the substantial premium over the fair market price. Not ideal for The property is not ideal for short-term vacation rental, especially considering its 49.6% gap from fair value that would deter potential investors. Additionally, its placement in the luxury market is further impeded by its overpriced status, diminishing the appeal for high-end rental opportunities. Not ideal for Furthermore, the student housing market is unlikely to be a fit for this property, as the significant pricing discrepancy means it does not meet the affordability criteria typical for this demographic. Given the current valuation, the property falls short of what students generally seek, particularly in terms of price and value.
Economic Sensitivity Risk The property has a high economic stability score of 80/100, but the tenant stability score of 70/100 indicates that while the economy may be strong, tenant turnover could be a concern affecting cash flow.
