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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom studio of 42 m². Located Águas Santas parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Unique Feature: This studio boasts a versatile open space kitchen design, fostering a seamless flow between living and dining areas, enhanced by two built-in wardrobes for optimal storage. Natural Light: Its south-facing position ensures abundant sunlight throughout the day.
The valuation. The asking price of €179,000 is significantly above the fair value of €66,835, representing an overpricing of €112,165 (62.7%). This excessive valuation raises concerns regarding potential returns on investment.
Fair value modelled at €66,835 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €179,000 sits €112,165 (62.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €179,000 versus the Águas Santas, Maia, Porto area baseline of €58,800 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 82 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Águas Santas, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €58,800 + condition +€2,625 + location +€5,410 = modelled fair value of €66,835 (€1,591/m²), a €112,165 (62.7%) gap versus the €179,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Águas Santas · 6d5546 | Subject | €179,000 | €4,262 | — | 82 | 73 |
| Águas Santas · 001bb5 | Active | €220,000 | €3,188 | 25.2% | 72 | 70 |
| rua Doutor Porfírio de Andrade, 253 | Active | €229,500 | €2,765 | 35.1% | 70 | 68 |
| rua Macau | Active | €255,000 | €3,228 | 24.3% | 74 | 76 |
| rua Maestro Lopes Graça, 21 | Active | €245,000 | €3,451 | 19.0% | 72 | 73 |
| Median comp | €237,250 | €3,208 | 24.7% | 72 | 72 |
Family rental The 1-bed studio in Águas Santas, priced at €179,000, is excessively high compared to its fair value of €66,835, indicating it is overpriced by 62.7%. With a gross yield of 4.4% and a neighborhood rating of 73/100, this property does not present a compelling case for family rentals in this market. Long-term rental Listing this studio at €179,000 leaves it significantly overpriced relative to its fair value of €66,835, representing a 62.7% discrepancy. While the condition score of 79/100 is decent, the overall financials do not favor long-term rental viability, making it a challenging investment opportunity. Buy-and-hold At a price point of €179,000, the studio is clearly overpriced when compared to the fair value of €66,835, creating a 62.7% gap that undermines its potential as a buy-and-hold strategy. The reasonable condition score and neighborhood rating suggest it may have some long-term appeal, but the inflated price dampens investment prospects overall.
Potential Vacancy Risk: With both economic and tenant stability scores at 75/100, there is a moderate risk of vacancy due to potential economic fluctuations or tenant turnover affecting rental income stability.
