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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 107 m², built in 2000, energy rating C. Located Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. This top-floor apartment includes a cozy fireplace in the living room, enhancing its inviting atmosphere for gatherings during cooler months.
The valuation. The asking price of €313,000 is significantly higher than the fair value of €156,421, indicating that the property is overpriced by 50%. This discrepancy suggests potential challenges in achieving a profitable exit. Buy-to-flip angle. The resale strategy hinges on improving the apartment's appeal through cosmetic upgrades, which could yield a higher sale price despite its current overpriced status. Targeting families seeking proximity to Porto could enhance demand. Buy-to-let angle. A rental income strategy forecasts a gross yield of 3.6%, with estimated monthly income of €939. This level of rental income may attract long-term tenants in a suburban area with considerable accessibility to major city employment.
Fair value modelled at €156,421 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €313,000 sits €156,579 (50.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €313,000 versus the Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €285,904 (€2,672/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 70/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 68). 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.
Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €285,904 + condition -€8,359 + location +€14,980 = modelled fair value of €156,421 (€1,462/m²), a €156,579 (50.0%) gap versus the €313,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade da Maia · 001645 | Subject | €313,000 | €2,925 | — | 72 | 75 |
| Cidade da Maia · 82c7bc | Active | €309,010 | €3,552 | 21.4% | 70 | 71 |
| Cidade da Maia · 08ff46 | Active | €315,000 | €2,625 | 10.3% | 75 | 68 |
| rua António Marques, 2 | Active | €294,000 | €3,000 | 2.6% | 70 | 69 |
| rua D. Manuel | Active | €320,000 | €2,909 | 0.6% | 70 | 70 |
| Median comp | €312,005 | €2,955 | 1.0% | 70 | 70 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced at €313,000, significantly exceeding its fair value of €156,421, resulting in a 50.0% gap. With a gross yield of only 3.6%, the return on investment does not justify the high acquisition cost in this suburban area near Porto. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is not advisable, given its overpricing relative to the fair value. Holding an asset with a yield of 3.6% may lead to suboptimal returns, especially in a market where tenant demand may slowly grow. Family rental The apartment's price significantly exceeds its fair value, leading to potential challenges in attracting family tenants who typically seek affordability and value. While the neighborhood scores 75/100, the high rental price may deter families from considering this property as a viable option in the long run.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 70/100 indicates a moderate risk of tenant turnover, which could lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs for the property owner.
