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4-bedroom, 4-bathroom house of 499 m², built in 2023, energy rating A. Located Fonte Arcada parish, Penafiel municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The property boasts an expansive 3,391 m² plot with an integrated outdoor living space, featuring a swimming pool and well-maintained garden ideal for entertaining. Location Benefits: Set in the prestigious Fonte Arcada, it offers extraordinary views and access to local amenities within minutes.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,199,000 is significantly above the fair value of €819,657, representing an overvaluation of €379,343 (31.6%). This indicates a mismatch between market expectations and assessed value.
Fair value modelled at €819,657 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €1,199,000 sits €379,343 (31.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,199,000 versus the Fonte Arcada, Penafiel, Porto area baseline of €698,600 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 87/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 90 · Room dimensions 85). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Fonte Arcada, Penafiel, Porto
Area baseline €698,600 + condition +€62,375 + location +€58,682 = modelled fair value of €819,657 (€1,643/m²), a €379,343 (31.6%) gap versus the €1,199,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonte Arcada · 6d5427 | Subject | €1,199,000 | €2,403 | — | 85 | 71 |
| Paço de Sousa · 023d0d | Active | €560,000 | €1,586 | 34.0% | 78 | 59 |
| Paço de Sousa · 023a83 | Active | €395,000 | €4,389 | 82.7% | 70 | 58 |
| Paço de Sousa · 0dcf8c | Active | €380,000 | €2,222 | 7.5% | 64 | 58 |
| Sobreira · 4a8100 | Active | €850,000 | €1,532 | 36.3% | — | 64 |
| Median comp | €477,500 | €1,904 | 20.8% | 70 | 59 |
Long-term rental The property's asking price of €1,199,000 exceeds the fair value of €819,657 by 31.6%, indicating a significant overvaluation. This overpricing results in a gross yield of 0%, making it an unsuitable candidate for long-term rental investment. Family rental With a gross yield of 0% and a substantial gap of 31.6% from fair value, this property is not an attractively priced option for family rentals. The combination of overpricing and a less favorable rental return diminishes its appeal for family-oriented tenants. Buy-and-hold The property's current market price is significantly higher than its fair value, suggesting it is overpriced at €1,199,000 compared to the fair valuation of €819,657. Therefore, the buy-and-hold strategy is undermined by the absence of rental income and unsustainable cost basis.
Economic-Tenant Stability Risk With both the Economic and Tenant Stability scores at 70/100, the property may face challenges in attracting long-term tenants and economic downturns could impact cash flow stability significantly.
