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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 208 m², built in 1998, energy rating B. Located on avenida Visconde Barreiros, 288, Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment includes a sophisticated home automation system with remote control integration and premium BAXI Roca condensing boiler for efficient heating and hot water. Destaques Notáveis: O apartamento inclui um sofisticado sistema de automação residencial com integração de controlo remoto e uma premium caldeira condensação BAXI Roca para aquecimento e água quente.
The valuation. The asking price of €540,000 sits significantly above fair value at €319,371, creating an overpricing of €220,629 or 40.9%. This discrepancy indicates the property is overpriced and not a sound investment opportunity.
Fair value modelled at €319,371 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €540,000 sits €220,629 (40.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €540,000 versus the avenida Visconde Barreiros, 288 area baseline of €571,792 (€2,749/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 (Condition 74 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
avenida Visconde Barreiros, 288
Area baseline €571,792 + condition +€4,875 + location +€23,296 = modelled fair value of €319,371 (€1,535/m²), a €220,629 (40.9%) gap versus the €540,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avenida Visconde Barreiros, 288 | Subject | €540,000 | €2,596 | — | 74 | 70 |
| rua de António Barbosa da Silva, 36 | Active | €355,000 | €2,591 | 0.2% | 73 | 71 |
| avenida Visconde de Barreiros | Active | €470,000 | €2,781 | 7.1% | 70 | 70 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 956aa3 | Active | €497,000 | €2,616 | 0.8% | 79 | 75 |
| rua Alberto Pimenta | Active | €415,000 | €2,231 | 14.1% | 75 | 75 |
| Median comp | €442,500 | €2,604 | 0.3% | 74 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced with a fair value gap of 40.9%, making it a risky choice for long-term rental investments. At a gross yield of only 3.6%, it fails to meet the expected return for such a substantial financial commitment in the current market conditions. Family rental Given its overpriced status, this apartment does not represent a sound investment for family rentals, with the fair value significantly lower than the listing price. The combination of a moderate condition rating of 77/100 and a lack of distinctive amenities further detracts from its appeal. Buy-and-hold The apartment's fair value indicates a significant overpricing, advising against a buy-and-hold strategy in its current state. With a gross yield of just 3.6%, investors risk locking in capital in a property that is unlikely to appreciate adequately in value over time.
Economic volatility risk The economic stability score of 75/100 indicates moderate stability, which could lead to fluctuations in property value or rental income over time.
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