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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. Noteworthy Features: This apartment features a spacious 45 m² living room with a fireplace and heat recovery system, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency during colder months.
The valuation. The asking price of €480,000 is significantly above the fair value of €324,584, indicating the property is overpriced by €155,416 (32.4%). This discrepancy suggests a careful reconsideration is necessary before proceeding. Buy-to-flip angle. Given the substantial margin between asking and fair value, a buy-to-flip strategy may prove challenging, as current market conditions necessitate a purchase below fair market rates. Quick resale could be unprofitable under these circumstances. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 0%, the property is not generating rental income, making it less appealing for a buy-to-let strategy. The mixed neighborhood rating and proximity to Porto may enhance long-term rental prospects, but immediate income is absent.
Fair value modelled at €324,584 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €480,000 sits €155,416 (32.4%) 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 72/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 73). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 64/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 45). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €621,274 + condition -€9,534 + location +€17,718 = modelled fair value of €324,584 (€1,436/m²), a €155,416 (32.4%) gap versus the €480,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade da Maia · 0900f5 | Subject | €480,000 | €2,124 | — | 70 | 64 |
| rua Cavaco | Active | €435,000 | €2,132 | 0.4% | 75 | 69 |
| 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 |
| Median comp | €425,000 | €2,313 | 8.9% | 76 | 73 |
Long-term rental Given the €480,000 listing price, which is 32.4% above the fair value assessment of €324,584, this property is not a prudent choice for long-term rental strategy due to its overpriced nature. With a gross yield of 0% and a neighborhood score of 64/100, the potential return on investment is severely limited. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy fails to make financial sense considering the significant gap between its listing price and fair value, indicative of overall poor investment quality. The current condition rating of 72/100 further underscores the risk of holding onto an asset that is clearly overpriced. Family rental While the property is situated in a well-connected area benefiting from Porto's economic influence, its overpriced status at €480,000 makes it an unreliable option for family rental purposes. The low yield of 0% and mediocre neighborhood rating indicate limited attractiveness to potential family tenants, ultimately diminishing rental profitability.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 45/100 indicates a potential for high turnover rates, which could lead to increased vacancies and costs.
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