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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 140 m², energy rating B. Located Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment includes a private terrace, enhancing outdoor living space and offering potential for personalization, while also providing stunning views of the surrounding area.
The valuation. The asking price of €399,000 sits significantly above fair value at €231,930, indicating an overestimation of €167,070 or 41.9%. This property is thus overpriced, requiring careful consideration for any investment.
Fair value modelled at €214,632 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €399,000 sits €184,368 (46.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €399,000 versus the Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €196,000 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx. Full condition report →
Neighbourhood score 64/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline. Full location report →
Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €196,000 + condition +€7,656 + location +€10,976 = modelled fair value of €214,632 (€1,533/m²), a €184,368 (46.2%) gap versus the €399,000 asking price.
Long-term rental The property in Castêlo da Maia shows a rental yield of only 3.6%, indicating that the income generated may not justify the high purchase price of €399,000. With a significant gap of 41.9% compared to its fair value, it is unlikely to provide adequate returns for long-term rental investors. Family rental While the suburban setting and lower crime levels could appeal to families, the price point of €399,000 is too high when compared to its fair value of €231,930. Investing in this property as a family rental may not attract quality tenants willing to pay premium rents in an overpriced market. Buy-and-hold Despite the proximity to Porto offering economic opportunities, holding onto the €399,000 property comes with a considerable risk due to its fair value being only €231,930. The 41.9% gap indicates that buying this property to hold long-term may not be a prudent investment strategy in an overpriced market.
Tenant turnover risk High tenant turnover is a possibility given the tenant stability score of 60/100, indicating potential instability in rental income.
