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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 97 m², built in 2000, energy rating C. Located on rua Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco, Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a spacious balcony offering west-facing views, perfect for enjoying sunsets, and is ideally situated just three minutes from public transport and local amenities.
The valuation. The asking price of €265,000 is significantly above the fair value of €149,051, marking a discrepancy of €115,949 (43.8%). This property is overpriced based on market analysis.
Fair value modelled at €149,051 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €265,000 sits €115,949 (43.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €265,000 versus the rua Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco area baseline of €135,800 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco
Area baseline €135,800 + condition +€758 + location +€12,494 = modelled fair value of €149,051 (€1,537/m²), a €115,949 (43.8%) gap versus the €265,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco | Subject | €265,000 | €2,732 | — | 72 | 73 |
| travessa Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco, 31 | Active | €298,000 | €3,725 | 36.3% | 72 | 68 |
| Cidade da Maia · 956908 | Active | €209,000 | €3,603 | 31.9% | 72 | 75 |
| Cidade da Maia · cfe2b8 | Active | €230,000 | €4,600 | 68.4% | 76 | 70 |
| rua do Padre Manuel da Silva, 44 | Active | €294,000 | €3,818 | 39.8% | 73 | 74 |
| Median comp | €262,000 | €3,772 | 38.1% | 73 | 72 |
Long-term rental With a gross yield of 4%, this 1-bed apartment in Cidade da Maia is overpriced at €265,000 compared to a fair value of €149,051, creating a significant gap of 43.8%. The neighborhood's average rating of 73/100 suggests decent tenant quality, but the inflated price may deter long-term renters seeking value. Family rental Investing in this 1-bed apartment for family rental purposes may not be wise, as it is overpriced at €265,000 with a fair value of only €149,051, indicating a 43.8% gap. While the apartment's condition is decent at 76/100, the high initial price could limit appeal to families prioritizing affordability. Buy-and-hold The buy-and-hold strategy on this property is challenged by its current overpriced status at €265,000, far exceeding the fair value of €149,051 and showcasing a 43.8% gap. This means potential long-term appreciation could be hindered by the excessive initial investment relative to the neighborhood’s offerings and average conditions.
Economic Dependency Risk The property could face challenges due to its economic stability score of 80, which, while moderate, may still lead to fluctuations affecting tenant security given the lower tenant stability score of 70.
