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6-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 171 m², built in 1937. Located Rio Mau e Arcos parish, Vila do Conde municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This property is located next to the N206, providing easy access to main roads, while its sizeable plot of 400 m² allows for significant renovation potential.
The valuation. The asking price of €169,000 is above the fair value of €147,603, representing an overprice of €21,397 (12.7%). This property is not a good investment opportunity. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-and-flip strategy could aim for a quick resale after renovations, but the property’s current condition (25/100) indicates that significant investment is necessary before any potential returns. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 0% and an asking price that doesn’t align with rental potential, this property is unsuitable for a buy-to-let strategy, especially given the dated features and minimal appeal to renters.
Fair value modelled at €147,603 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €169,000 sits €21,397 (12.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €169,000 versus the Rio Mau e Arcos, Vila do Conde, Porto area baseline of €259,407 (€1,517/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 25/100 (Condition 20 · Materials 30 · Room dimensions 30). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit. Full condition report →
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline. Full location report →
Rio Mau e Arcos, Vila do Conde, Porto
Area baseline €259,407 + condition -€133,594 + location +€21,790 = modelled fair value of €147,603 (€863/m²), a €21,397 (12.7%) gap versus the €169,000 asking price.
Long-term rental The currently listed price of €169,000 exceeds the fair value of €147,603 by 12.7%, indicating an overpriced position. The property’s lack of yield and poor condition (25/100) further diminish its attractiveness for a long-term rental strategy. Buy-and-hold With a valuation gap of 12.7% above fair value, the property is not a sound candidate for a buy-and-hold investment at its current price. Its condition rating of 25/100 suggests significant immediate investment is needed, which may deter long-term appreciation. Family rental Given that the property is priced 12.7% over its fair value, it may struggle to attract family tenants seeking affordable housing options. The poor condition and lack of gross yield indicate potential challenges in appealing to this demographic within the rent market.
Tenant turnover risk The economic and tenant stability scores are both 70/100, indicating a moderate risk of tenant turnover which could impact cash flow stability.
