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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 93 m², built in 2000. Located on rua Joaquim Machado de Castro, Rio de Mouro parish, Sintra municipality, Lisbon district. This property features a fireplace with a heat recovery system and ambient sound distribution, enhancing the cozy atmosphere across all living areas.
The valuation. The asking price of €349,800 sits significantly above the fair value of €207,773, indicating a discrepancy of €142,027 or 40.6%. With a verdict of overpriced, this property may not attract discerning investors.
Fair value modelled at €207,773 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €349,800 sits €142,027 (40.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €349,800 versus the rua Joaquim Machado de Castro area baseline of €267,003 (€2,871/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 78/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 75 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Joaquim Machado de Castro
Area baseline €267,003 + condition +€2,906 + location +€20,634 = modelled fair value of €207,773 (€2,234/m²), a €142,027 (40.6%) gap versus the €349,800 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Joaquim Machado de Castro | Subject | €349,800 | €3,761 | — | 75 | 78 |
| rua Vénus, 7 | Active | €269,000 | €3,843 | 2.2% | 80 | 73 |
| rua de Angola | Active | €259,000 | €4,111 | 9.3% | 75 | 71 |
| rua Melquíades Marques | Active | €320,000 | €4,267 | 13.4% | 85 | 75 |
| Rio de Mouro · 001974 | Active | €265,000 | €4,077 | 8.4% | 68 | 67 |
| Median comp | €267,000 | €4,094 | 8.8% | 78 | 72 |
Long-term rental The property's gross yield of 2.9% indicates limited short-term financial returns, especially given the 40.6% gap from fair value at €207,773. This makes it an unsuitable choice for long-term rental strategies, as the investment does not provide compelling value relative to the local market conditions. Family rental With a fair value significantly lower than the listing price, the property may deter potential family renters seeking value for money in a suburban area. Families typically prioritize affordability alongside location, and this apartment's current pricing reflects an overvalued asset in the rental market. Buy-and-hold The buy-and-hold strategy is compromised by the substantial overpricing of the apartment, as it lacks sufficient appreciation potential to justify the investment against a fair value of €207,773. Maintaining this asset over time may be financially burdensome, given the limited yield and high initial cost. Not ideal for Luxury market, Short-term vacation rental, Student housing
Economic Sensitivity The property may be vulnerable to economic downturns, as indicated by an economic stability score of 80, which suggests moderate risk. Its tenant stability score of 75 further implies that while tenants are somewhat reliable, any economic fluctuations could lead to increased vacancy rates or lower rental income.
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