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4-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 226 m², built in 1999, energy rating B. Located Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features an expansive 45 m² living room with a fireplace and heat recovery, perfect for entertaining and enjoying the stunning panoramic views from its four balconies.
The valuation. The asking price of €480,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €336,709, indicating an overpricing of €143,291 (29.9%). This places the property at a disadvantage in terms of return potential. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy would rely on improving the apartment's appeal through cosmetic renovations to attract buyers, aiming for a quick resale in a mixed neighborhood with a diverse economy. Buy-to-let angle. For a buy-to-let approach, the estimated rental income of €1,480 per month equates to a gross yield of 3.7%, which is moderate given the suburban setting's family rental potential and proximity to urban amenities.
Fair value modelled at €336,709 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €480,000 sits €143,291 (29.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €480,000 versus the Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €621,274 (€2,749/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 74/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 74). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 68/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €621,274 + condition -€2,472 + location +€22,781 = modelled fair value of €336,709 (€1,490/m²), a €143,291 (29.9%) gap versus the €480,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade da Maia · 0900a8 | Subject | €480,000 | €2,124 | — | 72 | 68 |
| rua Alberto Pimenta | Active | €415,000 | €2,231 | 5.1% | 75 | 75 |
| Cidade da Maia · 4a7d9f | Active | €450,000 | €2,394 | 12.7% | 76 | 73 |
| Cidade da Maia · 65a4d2 | Active | €415,000 | €2,413 | 13.6% | 80 | 73 |
| rua Cavaco | Active | €435,000 | €2,132 | 0.4% | 75 | 69 |
| Median comp | €425,000 | €2,313 | 8.9% | 76 | 73 |
Long-term rental The 4-bed apartment in Cidade da Maia, priced at €480,000, reflects a significant gap of 29.9% from its fair value of €336,709, indicating it is OVERPRICED. With a gross yield of only 3.7%, the financial return does not justify the initial investment in this suburban area. Buy-and-hold Given the property's listing price, which exceeds its fair value by nearly €143,291, it is evident that this investment strategy is hindered by an OVERPRICED valuation. The long-term appreciation potential is limited, particularly in light of the average condition score of 74/100 and the neighbourhood rating of 68/100. Family rental While the spacious 4-bed apartment is situated in a family-friendly area, the asking price of €480,000 makes it a less attractive option, as it is determined to be OVERPRICED compared to the calculated fair value of €336,709. The property may struggle to attract families seeking value for money in this suburban setting, impacting rental desirability.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 55/100 indicates a higher likelihood of tenant turnover, which could lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
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