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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 103 m², built in 2001, energy rating C. Located on rua Joaquim Pereira Brandão, Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. This apartment's unique selling point is its strategic location within walking distance to more than 20 public transport stops, providing exceptional access to the wider Vila Nova de Gaia area.
The valuation. The asking price of €295,000 sits €26,633 (9.0%) above the fair value of €268,367. This property is deemed overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. The resale strategy would target a market price above €295,000, capitalizing on potential interior upgrades to appeal to first-time buyers. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated rental income of €1,008/month, this yields a gross return of 4.1%, making it suitable for long-term family rentals in a suburban neighborhood.
Fair value modelled at €268,367 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €295,000 sits €26,633 (9.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €295,000 versus the rua Joaquim Pereira Brandão area baseline of €255,337 (€2,479/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 69/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Joaquim Pereira Brandão
Area baseline €255,337 + condition -€10,461 + location +€23,491 = modelled fair value of €268,367 (€2,606/m²), a €26,633 (9.0%) gap versus the €295,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Joaquim Pereira Brandão | Subject | €295,000 | €2,864 | — | 70 | 73 |
| rua Consortes, 146 | Active | €269,000 | €3,241 | 13.2% | 73 | 62 |
| rua Fonte Lodosa | Active | €275,000 | €2,895 | 1.1% | 76 | 74 |
| rua 14 Outubro | Active | €277,000 | €2,716 | 5.2% | 60 | 68 |
| Canidelo · 90d8ca | Active | €262,000 | €2,519 | 12.0% | 72 | 68 |
| Median comp | €272,000 | €2,806 | 2.0% | 73 | 68 |
Long-term rental The property is currently overpriced, with a listing price of €295,000 compared to a fair value of €268,367, resulting in a 9.0% gap. Given the 4.1% gross yield, potential long-term rental income may not justify this premium, especially in a competitive housing market. Family rental While the property could cater to families given the suburban setting and relatively low crime rates, its current valuation makes it a less attractive investment. The neighborhood's amenities and tenant quality are decent, but the 4.1% yield does not compensate for the 9.0% markup over fair value. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy carries significant risk due to its overvaluation at €295,000. The combination of an average condition score of 69/100 and a 4.1% gross yield does not align favorably with the needs for long-term capital appreciation in this region.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 65/100 indicates a moderate risk of tenant turnover, which could lead to increased vacancy rates and higher costs related to finding new tenants.
