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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 127 m², built in 2007, energy rating C. Located on rua Alberto Pimenta, Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a heat recovery system, enhancing energy efficiency and comfort on colder days, and a closed garage, a rare convenience in the vibrant center of Maia.
The valuation. The asking price of €310,000 is significantly above the fair value of €200,425, indicating it is overpriced by €109,575, or 35.3%. This disparity suggests that buyers may need to exercise caution.
Fair value modelled at €200,425 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €310,000 sits €109,575 (35.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €310,000 versus the rua Alberto Pimenta area baseline of €177,800 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 74/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Alberto Pimenta
Area baseline €177,800 + condition +€5,556 + location +€17,069 = modelled fair value of €200,425 (€1,578/m²), a €109,575 (35.3%) gap versus the €310,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Alberto Pimenta | Subject | €310,000 | €2,441 | — | 75 | 74 |
| rua D. Manuel | Active | €320,000 | €2,909 | 19.2% | 70 | 70 |
| rua António Marques, 2 | Active | €294,000 | €3,000 | 22.9% | 70 | 69 |
| Cidade da Maia · 08ff46 | Active | €315,000 | €2,625 | 7.5% | 75 | 68 |
| Cidade da Maia · 6d5383 | Active | €375,000 | €3,000 | 22.9% | 72 | 66 |
| Median comp | €317,500 | €2,955 | 21.0% | 71 | 69 |
Long-term rental The property presents a gross yield of 4.1%, but the significant gap of 35.3% from its fair value of €200,425 indicates that it is overpriced at €310,000. This situation could lead to reduced demand from potential long-term tenants seeking value for money. Buy-and-hold Acquiring this property as a buy-and-hold investment is not advisable due to its 35.3% premium over the fair value of €200,425, suggesting it is overpriced. Investors may face challenges in achieving capital appreciation in a market where the entry price is significantly inflated. Family rental Although the property is positioned in a decent neighbourhood with a rating of 74/100, its pricing at €310,000 reflects a 35.3% markup over the fair value, therefore making it overpriced. This may limit its attractiveness to families looking for affordable rental options in a competitive market.
Economic Vulnerability The property faces potential economic downturn risks, as indicated by its relatively high Economic Stability score of 80/100, which suggests some exposure to fluctuations that could affect tenant retention, especially given the lower Tenant Stability score of 70/100.
