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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 75 m², energy rating C. Located on rua Cidade de La Guardia, 185, Aver-o-Mar, Amorim e Terroso parish, Póvoa de Varzim municipality, Porto district. This apartment features high-quality hardwood floors and an efficient open-plan layout, maximizing the 75m² space for comfortable living.
The valuation. The asking price of €225,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €112,791, making it overpriced by €112,209 (49.9%). This suggests a riskier investment scenario for potential buyers. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy could focus on minor renovations to increase appeal and value, aiming for a quick resale at market rates. Given the current condition score of 70/100, it may require moderate capital for upgrades. Buy-to-let angle. The rental income strategy is viable with an estimated monthly rent of €712, resulting in a gross yield of 3.8%. This offers a steady cash flow, though the overall yield may be lower than market averages in the area.
Fair value modelled at €112,791 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €225,000 sits €112,209 (49.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €225,000 versus the rua Cidade de La Guardia, 185 area baseline of €183,825 (€2,451/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 70/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 62/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 60 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Cidade de La Guardia, 185
Area baseline €183,825 + condition -€6,445 + location +€5,461 = modelled fair value of €112,791 (€1,504/m²), a €112,209 (49.9%) gap versus the €225,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Cidade de La Guardia, 185 | Subject | €225,000 | €3,000 | — | 70 | 62 |
| Aver-o-Mar, Amorim e Terroso · 9570a3 | Active | €185,000 | €3,083 | 2.8% | — | 65 |
| Uniao das Freguesias da Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai · 1e64fd | Active | €200,000 | €3,509 | 17.0% | — | 61 |
| praça do Almada | Active | €265,000 | €4,818 | 60.6% | — | 61 |
| avenida Mouzinho de Albuquerque, 155 | Active | €285,000 | €2,850 | 5.0% | 70 | 65 |
| Median comp | €232,500 | €3,296 | 9.9% | 70 | 63 |
Long-term rental This property, priced at €225,000, exhibits a significant gap of 49.9% from its fair value of €112,791, indicating it is overpriced. With a gross yield of only 3.8% and a neighbourhood score of 62/100, the potential return on investment may not justify the high acquisition cost. Buy-and-hold The investment profile for this 1-bed apartment reveals it is overpriced at €225,000, far exceeding its fair value of €112,791. This discrepancy, paired with a moderate gross yield of 3.8%, suggests that holding onto this property could result in underwhelming financial performance over the long term. Family rental As a family rental option, this apartment's current listing of €225,000 reflects an overpriced status compared to the fair value of €112,791. The gross yield of 3.8% and the community rating of 62/100 may deter potential renters looking for more value-oriented housing alternatives.
Tenant turnover risk High tenant turnover due to economic and tenant stability scores both at 65/100 may result in increased vacancy rates and additional re-leasing costs.
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