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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 125 m², energy rating B. Located on rua da Pena, Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos parish, Porto municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment includes a private patio offering a secluded outdoor space, perfect for leisure activities while maintaining privacy in a bustling area of Porto.
The valuation. The asking price of €650,000 is significantly above fair value at €475,105, creating a discrepancy of €174,895 or 26.9%. The property is therefore considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €475,105 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €650,000 sits €174,895 (26.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €650,000 versus the rua da Pena area baseline of €410,250 (€3,282/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 88/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 90 · Room dimensions 85). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 80/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 80 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua da Pena
Area baseline €410,250 + condition +€15,625 + location +€49,230 = modelled fair value of €475,105 (€3,801/m²), a €174,895 (26.9%) gap versus the €650,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua da Pena | Subject | €650,000 | €5,200 | — | 85 | 80 |
| rua de Santa Catarina | Active | €385,000 | €4,873 | 6.3% | 80 | 77 |
| alameda Doctor Barbeito de Sousa | Active | €375,000 | €2,660 | 48.9% | 85 | 68 |
| rua do Lugarinho | Active | €335,000 | €3,526 | 32.2% | 80 | 74 |
| rua do Lugarinho | Active | €335,000 | €3,526 | 32.2% | 80 | 71 |
| Median comp | €355,000 | €3,526 | 32.2% | 80 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property is not ideal for long-term rental due to its overpriced status, with a substantial gap of 26.9% compared to its fair value of €475,105. A gross yield of only 2.7% suggests limited return potential in the current market dynamics. Buy-and-hold Given the current overvaluation of the property, investing for a buy-and-hold strategy may lead to suboptimal financial outcomes, since the price of €650,000 exceeds its fair valuation significantly. The potential for appreciation in a market like Porto may not justify the inflated entry point. Short-term vacation rental Although Porto has a robust tourism sector, this property is overpriced, making it a less attractive option for short-term vacation rental investments at €650,000. The high cost could undermine profitability when comparing expected income against the significant initial investment. Not ideal for student housing The property’s price and valuation suggest it is less than ideal for a student housing market that typically demands more affordability. Given its current overpriced status, potential returns may fail to meet financial expectations for this demographic. Not ideal for value-add renovation As the property is already in good condition with a score of 88/100, there is little room for value-add renovation strategies to yield substantial returns on the overpriced entry point of €650,000. Thus, the potential upside does not compensate for the existing overvaluation. Not ideal for luxury market Targeting the luxury market with this property priced at €650,000 may prove challenging due to its fair value being only €475,105. The significant markup detracts from its appeal as a luxury offering in Porto's competitive real estate landscape.
Economic downturn risk A small decline in the economic stability score from 80/100 could impact the tenant stability score, which is currently at 80/100, potentially leading to increased vacancies or lower rental income.
