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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 54 m², built in 1991. Located Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Located near the stadium and metro, this modern apartment features high-quality finishes and a spacious layout, ideal for urban living.
The valuation. The asking price of €188,500 is significantly above the fair value of €83,821, reflecting an overpricing of €104,679 (55.5%). This disparity indicates a lack of immediate financial viability for investment.
Fair value modelled at €83,821 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €188,500 sits €104,679 (55.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €188,500 versus the Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €75,600 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €75,600 + condition +€1,266 + location +€6,955 = modelled fair value of €83,821 (€1,552/m²), a €104,679 (55.5%) gap versus the €188,500 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castêlo da Maia · 0dcc0c | Subject | €188,500 | €3,491 | — | 75 | 73 |
| Cidade da Maia · cfe2b8 | Active | €230,000 | €4,600 | 31.8% | 76 | 70 |
| Cidade da Maia · 90d7e4 | Active | €265,000 | €3,354 | 3.9% | 72 | 73 |
| Cidade da Maia · 956908 | Active | €209,000 | €3,603 | 3.2% | 72 | 75 |
| Moreira · dee61c | Active | €222,500 | €3,708 | 6.2% | 72 | 74 |
| Median comp | €226,250 | €3,656 | 4.7% | 72 | 74 |
Long-term rental The current asking price of €188,500 significantly exceeds the fair value of €83,821, indicating that the property is overpriced by 55.5%. With a gross yield of only 4.7%, long-term rental potential appears limited relative to its cost. Family rental Priced at €188,500, the property is not aligned with its fair market value of €83,821, resulting in a notable price gap of 55.5%. While the amenities in the suburban area near Porto are appealing, the yield of 4.7% does not support its current pricing as a family rental. Buy-and-hold At a valuation of €188,500, this property represents a substantial 55.5% premium over its fair value of €83,821, thus affirming its overpriced status. The 4.7% gross yield suggests that a buy-and-hold strategy may struggle to meet investor expectations given the high entry price. Not ideal for The property is overpriced for inclusion in the luxury market, where the price far exceeds the fair value of €83,821. Additionally, its low yield makes it less suitable for student housing and short-term vacation rentals.
Tenant turnover risk With a tenant stability score of 70/100, there is a potential risk of increased tenant turnover, which could lead to additional costs and reduced rental income.
