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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 90 m², energy rating D. Located on rua Diogo Botelho, 137, Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos parish, Porto municipality, Porto district. Remarkable feature: The apartment boasts stunning river and sea views from a sunroom filled with natural light, adding significant appeal to its central location in Porto.
The valuation. The asking price of €370,000 is significantly above the fair value of €288,551, representing an overprice of €81,449 (22.0%). This suggests a potential challenge in justifying the investment at this price point.
Fair value modelled at €288,551 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €370,000 sits €81,449 (22.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €370,000 versus the rua Diogo Botelho, 137 area baseline of €295,380 (€3,282/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 53/100 (Condition 55 · Materials 65 · Room dimensions 50). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 65 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Diogo Botelho, 137
Area baseline €295,380 + condition -€31,641 + location +€24,812 = modelled fair value of €288,551 (€3,206/m²), a €81,449 (22.0%) gap versus the €370,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Diogo Botelho, 137 | Subject | €370,000 | €4,111 | — | 55 | 71 |
| rua Central de Francos S / N | Active | €180,000 | €3,600 | 12.4% | 60 | 70 |
| Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos · 937630 | Active | €270,000 | €4,500 | 9.5% | 55 | 78 |
| praceta José Fernandes Caldas, 146 | Active | €285,000 | €2,689 | 34.6% | 40 | 79 |
| rua dos Cedros, 4 | Active | €199,900 | €3,920 | 4.7% | 62 | 71 |
| Median comp | €234,950 | €3,760 | 8.5% | 58 | 75 |
Long-term rental Given the property's gross yield of 3.8%, the investment does not justify the asking price of €370,000 when the fair value is only €288,551, revealing a 22.0% gap. The property's condition rating of 53/100 indicates that significant repairs may be necessary, further diminishing the attractiveness of this long-term rental option. Buy-and-hold As the property is priced 22.0% above its fair value, the potential for capital appreciation appears limited, making this a less compelling buy-and-hold investment despite the decent neighborhood score of 71/100. Investors may face challenges in achieving a satisfactory return given the current market dynamics and overpriced listing. Family rental With a high asking price relative to its fair value, this property may not appeal to families seeking affordable yet quality housing options in the area. Additionally, the average condition rating suggests that the unit might require substantial investment for upgrades, making it less suitable as a family rental property in the competitive Porto market.
Tenant turnover risk: With a tenant stability score of 65/100, there is an elevated risk of turnover, which can lead to increased vacancy periods and additional costs in re-letting the property.
