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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 118 m², built in 1995, energy rating D. Located Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Feature: The apartment includes a living room equipped with a heat recovery system, enhancing energy efficiency and comfort year-round, alongside a balcony providing natural light and outdoor access.
The valuation. The asking price of €265,000 is significantly above its fair value of €157,689, being overpriced by €107,311 (40.5%). This discrepancy suggests that investors should approach this property with caution. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-and-flip strategy would rely on making aesthetic upgrades to appeal to buyers, potentially increasing resale value; however, given the property’s current condition, profits may be limited. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 4.6% (~€1,016/month), this apartment could serve as a long-term rental, appealing to families looking for suburban proximity to Porto and benefiting from Portugal's general safety.
Fair value modelled at €157,689 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €265,000 sits €107,311 (40.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €265,000 versus the Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €315,296 (€2,672/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 63/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 60 · Room dimensions 66). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 75 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €315,296 + condition -€21,388 + location +€13,877 = modelled fair value of €157,689 (€1,336/m²), a €107,311 (40.5%) gap versus the €265,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade da Maia · 6d5417 | Subject | €265,000 | €2,246 | — | 65 | 71 |
| Castêlo da Maia · e40aa7 | Active | €145,000 | €1,526 | 32.0% | 70 | 65 |
| rua José Santos Ramos | Active | €260,000 | €2,342 | 4.3% | — | 70 |
| rua Santa | Active | €350,000 | €2,134 | 5.0% | 74 | 77 |
| rua António Francisco Coelho, 58 | Active | €311,000 | €2,411 | 7.4% | 68 | 73 |
| Median comp | €285,500 | €2,238 | 0.3% | 70 | 72 |
Long-term rental The 2-bed apartment in Cidade da Maia is overpriced at €265,000, significantly above its fair value of €157,689, presenting a 40.5% gap. With a gross yield of 4.6% and a condition score of 63/100, the investment does not provide a compelling long-term rental opportunity in this market. Family rental Despite its proximity to Porto, the property is overpriced, making it less appealing as a family rental option given its fair value of only €157,689. The neighborhood scores 71/100, which may attract families, but the high price undermines its rental potential. Buy-and-hold The current listing price of €265,000 for the apartment in Cidade da Maia indicates it is overpriced compared to the fair value of €157,689, resulting in a significant financial gap. As a buy-and-hold strategy, the expected 4.6% yield combined with a condition score of 63/100 may not justify the initial investment given the inflated price.
Tenant turnover risk There is a risk of increased tenant turnover due to the average tenant stability score of 70/100, which may lead to higher vacancy rates and costs associated with leasing the property.
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