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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 73 m², energy rating D. Located on travessa da Ribeira, Sandim, Olival, Lever e Crestuma parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. Key Features: The apartment boasts a pleasant balcony for relaxation, and built-in wardrobes in the spacious bedrooms enhance storage while maintaining a modern aesthetic.
The valuation. The asking price of €279,000 is significantly above fair value, which is assessed at €196,927. This results in an overpriced valuation of €82,073, representing a 29.4% premium over fair value.
Fair value modelled at €196,927 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €279,000 sits €82,073 (29.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €279,000 versus the travessa da Ribeira area baseline of €180,967 (€2,479/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 (Condition 73 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 77). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
travessa da Ribeira
Area baseline €180,967 + condition +€1,483 + location +€14,477 = modelled fair value of €196,927 (€2,698/m²), a €82,073 (29.4%) gap versus the €279,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| travessa da Ribeira | Subject | €279,000 | €3,822 | — | 73 | 70 |
| largo França Borges | Active | €299,000 | €2,513 | 34.3% | 70 | 68 |
| rua Igreja, 827 | Active | €230,000 | €2,875 | 24.8% | 72 | 74 |
| Pedroso e Seixezelo · ba597d | Active | €235,000 | €2,670 | 30.1% | 65 | 69 |
| Pedroso e Seixezelo · 001b5a | Active | €189,500 | €2,632 | 31.1% | 70 | 72 |
| Median comp | €232,500 | €2,651 | 30.6% | 70 | 71 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced with a fair value gap of 29.4%, resulting in a gross yield of only 2.4%. While the location near Porto may draw some tenants, the current pricing does not justify long-term investment potential. Family rental With a condition score of 76/100 and a neighborhood rating of 70/100, this property shows some appeal for family rentals; however, it remains overpriced at €279,000. Given these factors, potential family tenants may be deterred by the elevated cost compared to what the market indicates is fair value. Buy-and-hold Despite some positive attributes in the surrounding area, the property is priced significantly above its fair value, which makes the buy-and-hold strategy less attractive. Investors should be cautious, as the current valuation does not align with the realistic long-term appreciation expectations. Not ideal for The property is not suited for student housing or the luxury market, given its overpriced status. Additionally, its features and pricing make it less desirable for short-term vacation rentals, which require more competitive pricing strategies.
Economic and Tenant Fluctuation Risk With both the economic stability and tenant stability scores at 70/100, there is a considerable risk of market fluctuations or tenant turnover impacting revenue stability and property performance.
