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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 78 m², energy rating C. Located on rua Engenheiro Adelino Amaro da Costa, 28, Alfena parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment boasts an impressive 28 m² of private balcony space, perfect for outdoor relaxation or entertaining guests while enjoying the sunlit environment in Alfena.
The valuation. The asking price of €230,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €123,959, resulting in a substantial premium of €106,041 (46.1%). This property is considered overpriced due to the stark disparity between these values.
Fair value modelled at €123,959 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €230,000 sits €106,041 (46.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €230,000 versus the rua Engenheiro Adelino Amaro da Costa, 28 area baseline of €170,196 (€2,182/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 80/100 (Condition 77 · Materials 83 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 69/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Engenheiro Adelino Amaro da Costa, 28
Area baseline €170,196 + condition +€6,459 + location +€8,299 = modelled fair value of €123,959 (€1,589/m²), a €106,041 (46.1%) gap versus the €230,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Engenheiro Adelino Amaro da Costa, 28 | Subject | €230,000 | €2,949 | — | 77 | 69 |
| Alfena · 6fbbdc | Active | €235,000 | €2,304 | 21.9% | 80 | 73 |
| rua Nossa Senhora da Paz | Active | €276,000 | €2,760 | 6.4% | 70 | 74 |
| rua Nossa Senhora da Paz, 332 | Active | €275,000 | €2,750 | 6.7% | 75 | 75 |
| rua Macau | Active | €255,000 | €3,228 | 9.5% | 74 | 76 |
| Median comp | €265,000 | €2,755 | 6.6% | 75 | 75 |
Long-term rental Given the significant gap of 46.1% between the listing price and fair value, the 1-bed apartment in Alfena is overpriced, posing challenges for long-term rental profitability. The gross yield of 3.5% does not adequately compensate for the overvaluation in a suburban setting close to Porto. Family rental The property’s price point of €230,000 makes it less attractive for family rentals, especially when considering it is overpriced compared to its fair value. With a neighborhood rating of 69/100, potential tenants may seek better value options elsewhere. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy appears risky due to its overvaluation at €230,000, significantly above the fair value of €123,959. The modest gross yield of 3.5% may not provide adequate returns to justify holding this asset in the long run.
Economic and Tenant Risk The economic and tenant stability scores are both at 70/100, indicating a moderate risk of fluctuations in rental income or tenant turnover that could impact cash flow stability.
