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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 353 m², built in 2012, energy rating C. Located Carvalhosa parish, Paços de Ferreira municipality, Porto district. This exclusive villa features a cozy outdoor terrace ideal for family gatherings and a versatile multi-purpose retreat perfect for entertainment or relaxation, emphasizing both comfort and functionality.
The valuation. The asking price of €548,500 is positioned above the fair value of €495,400, representing an excess of €53,100 or 9.7%. The property is thus overpriced, affecting its appeal for buyers seeking value.
Fair value modelled at €495,400 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €548,500 sits €53,100 (9.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €548,500 versus the Carvalhosa, Paços de Ferreira, Porto area baseline of €494,200 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 70/100 (Condition 68 · Materials 73 · Room dimensions 75). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 64/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 65 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Carvalhosa, Paços de Ferreira, Porto
Area baseline €494,200 + condition -€26,475 + location +€27,675 = modelled fair value of €495,400 (€1,403/m²), a €53,100 (9.7%) gap versus the €548,500 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvalhosa · 6d542a | Subject | €548,500 | €1,554 | — | 68 | 64 |
| rua de Fontão, 655 | Active | €690,000 | €1,322 | 14.9% | 68 | 63 |
| rua das Fontinhas, 90 | Active | €300,000 | €1,754 | 12.9% | — | 53 |
| Paços de Ferreira · f36054 | Active | €390,000 | €1,418 | 8.7% | 76 | 71 |
| rua de Talhô | Active | €390,000 | €1,423 | 8.4% | 80 | 55 |
| Median comp | €390,000 | €1,421 | 8.6% | 76 | 59 |
Family rental The property's yield of 2.2% gross indicates that it may not provide the best return for family rental purposes, especially given the fair value gap of 9.7%. Additionally, the average condition rating of 70/100 and the suburban neighborhood quality may not attract high-demand tenants. Long-term rental With a fair value of €495,400, the listing price results in a gap that suggests the property is overpriced relative to potential long-term rent returns. Furthermore, the neighborhood's rating of 64/100 combined with a cooling housing market may deter prospective long-term renters due to perceived value. Buy-and-hold The buy-and-hold strategy might not be suitable as the property is priced 9.7% above fair value, leading to potential long-term financial strain. While the location near Porto has suburban characteristics, the competitive rental market may not yield the expected appreciation, given the current condition and neighborhood ratings.
Tenant turnover risk: With both economic and tenant stability scores at 65/100, there is a potential for higher tenant turnover, which could lead to increased vacancy rates and fluctuations in rental income.
