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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 169 m², built in 1998, energy rating B. Located on avenida Visconde de Barreiros, Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Remarkable Feature: This apartment boasts an expansive balcony with completely unobstructed views, ideal for enjoying tranquil evenings while being centrally located in Maia, near City Hall.
The valuation. The asking price of €470,000 is considerably above fair value at €241,005, making it overpriced by €228,995 or 48.7%. This considerable disparity limits its attractiveness for investors.
Fair value modelled at €241,005 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €470,000 sits €228,995 (48.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €470,000 versus the avenida Visconde de Barreiros area baseline of €236,600 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 70/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 67 · Room dimensions 73). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
avenida Visconde de Barreiros
Area baseline €236,600 + condition -€14,523 + location +€18,928 = modelled fair value of €241,005 (€1,426/m²), a €228,995 (48.7%) gap versus the €470,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avenida Visconde de Barreiros | Subject | €470,000 | €2,781 | — | 70 | 70 |
| avenida Visconde Barreiros, 288 | Active | €540,000 | €2,596 | 6.6% | 74 | 70 |
| rua de António Barbosa da Silva, 36 | Active | €355,000 | €2,591 | 6.8% | 73 | 71 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 956aa3 | Active | €497,000 | €2,616 | 5.9% | 79 | 75 |
| rua Alberto Pimenta | Active | €415,000 | €2,231 | 19.8% | 75 | 75 |
| Median comp | €456,000 | €2,594 | 6.7% | 75 | 73 |
Long-term rental This property in Cidade da Maia is overpriced by 48.7% compared to its fair value of €241,005, making it a less attractive option for a long-term rental strategy. With a gross yield of only 3.7%, potential investors may not see satisfactory returns in relation to the high price tag. Family rental At €470,000, this 3-bed apartment is substantially above fair market value, diminishing its appeal for family rentals. The property's decent condition and neighborhood score do not justify the excessive cost, limiting the potential for stable family tenancy. Buy-and-hold Considering the significant price gap of 48.7%, investing in this property as a buy-and-hold asset may not be prudent given its gross yield of 3.7%. The property’s overall price position suggests that it may struggle to appreciate meaningfully over time in a suburban market like Cidade da Maia.
Economic Dependence Risk The property may face challenges due to its moderate economic stability score of 70/100, which indicates potential vulnerability to economic downturns that could affect tenant retention given the lower tenant stability score of 60/100.
