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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 200 m², energy rating D. Located on rua da Baixa, 3, Árvore parish, Vila do Conde municipality, Porto district. This villa features a south-facing outdoor area with a private pool, enhancing the appeal of outdoor living in a serene residential setting, just a short walk from the beach.
The valuation. The asking price of €450,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €307,685, resulting in an overvaluation of €142,315 (31.6%). This discrepancy indicates that the property is overpriced relative to its actual worth.
Fair value modelled at €307,685 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €450,000 sits €142,315 (31.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €450,000 versus the rua da Baixa, 3 area baseline of €280,000 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 82 · Room dimensions 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 63/100 (Housing Market 65 · Amenities 60 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua da Baixa, 3
Area baseline €280,000 + condition +€13,125 + location +€14,560 = modelled fair value of €307,685 (€1,538/m²), a €142,315 (31.6%) gap versus the €450,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua da Baixa, 3 | Subject | €450,000 | €2,250 | — | 75 | 63 |
| rua da Baixa, 3 | Active | €450,000 | €2,250 | 0% | 75 | 64 |
| Vila do Conde · 25f825 | Active | €520,000 | €2,281 | 1.4% | 70 | 63 |
| rua Nossa Senhora de Fátima | Active | €450,000 | €3,462 | 53.8% | 75 | 68 |
| Azurara · 1e61e6 | Active | €350,000 | €2,381 | 5.8% | 73 | 68 |
| Median comp | €450,000 | €2,331 | 3.6% | 74 | 66 |
Family rental The property in Árvore offers a gross yield of 3.9%, which is marginally below the average for suburban family rentals. With a fair value significantly lower than the listing price, it seems less suitable for family tenants who typically seek value for their rental investment. Buy-and-hold As the listing is priced at €450,000 against a fair value of €307,685, the potential for appreciation in the buy-and-hold strategy appears limited. Given the current market context and the economic dependency on Porto, the return on investment may not justify the high entry cost. Long-term rental With a 79/100 condition rating, the property could be attractive for long-term tenants, but at a listing price that exceeds fair value, landlords may struggle to secure quality tenants. Furthermore, the neighborhood's score of 63/100 indicates that while it's livable, the market dynamics do not favor premium pricing for long-term rental opportunities.
Economic Vulnerability With an Economic stability score of 60/100, the property may face challenges in attracting and retaining tenants due to potential economic downturns affecting rental income reliability. Tenant Turnover Risk A Tenant stability score of 65/100 suggests a moderate risk of tenant turnover, which could lead to increased vacancy rates and additional costs associated with finding new tenants.
