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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 142 m². Located Lodares parish, Lousada municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment boasts a generous terrace that provides direct access from the living spaces, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor living areas.
The valuation. The asking price of €235,000 is significantly above the fair value of €196,915, reflecting an overpricing of €38,085 (16.2%). This discrepancy suggests that potential buyers may need to negotiate substantially to approach fair market value.
Fair value modelled at €196,915 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €235,000 sits €38,085 (16.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €235,000 versus the Lodares, Lousada, Porto area baseline of €198,800 (€1,400/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 72). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 56/100 (Housing Market 50 · Amenities 50 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Lodares, Lousada, Porto
Area baseline €198,800 + condition -€6,656 + location +€4,771 = modelled fair value of €196,915 (€1,387/m²), a €38,085 (16.2%) gap versus the €235,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodares · 023c48 | Subject | €235,000 | €1,655 | — | 70 | 56 |
| Penafiel · 956a54 | Active | €249,000 | €2,058 | 24.3% | 72 | 68 |
| rua do Ribeiro, 294 | Active | €249,000 | €1,976 | 19.4% | 75 | 58 |
| Lodares · ba3f83 | Active | €249,000 | €2,184 | 32.0% | — | 63 |
| avenida Soares de Moura | Active | €170,000 | €3,036 | 83.4% | — | 64 |
| Median comp | €249,000 | €2,121 | 28.2% | 74 | 64 |
Long-term rental This 2-bed apartment in Lodares is overpriced by 16.2%, with a fair value of €196,915, which presents a challenge for long-term rental returns. Given the yield is currently 0% and the condition rating of 72/100, future rental profitability may remain limited. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is questionable due to its overpricing and the lack of immediate equity gains, as it is valued at €235,000 against a fair value of €196,915. The property's suburban location offers some potential for appreciation, but the current market conditions suggest that upside may be constrained. Family rental While the property could appeal to families given its size and context, the 16.2% gap above fair value indicates it is overpriced for the family rental market. With a neighborhood quality rating of 56/100, attracting long-term family tenants may prove challenging. Short-term vacation rental This property is not suited for short-term vacation rental, given its overvaluation and zero gross yield. Moreover, the suburban setting may not attract the short-term tourism demand typical for profitable vacation rentals. Luxury market The apartment's current pricing places it outside of the appeal for the luxury market, as it is overpriced at €235,000 compared to a fair value of €196,915. The property's moderate condition rating (72/100) and neighborhood score (56/100) further diminish its attractiveness to high-end buyers.
Economic Sensitivity Risk The property has a moderate economic stability score of 60/100, indicating potential vulnerability to economic downturns that could affect tenant retention and rental income sustainability.
