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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 119 m², built in 2008, energy rating B. Located on rua Henrique Machado, Rio Tinto parish, Gondomar municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Feature: This apartment features a spacious living room complemented by a wood stove, providing both warmth and aesthetic charm, with balcony access for outdoor enjoyment.
The valuation. The asking price of €297,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €182,594, leaving a premium of €114,406 (38.5%). This property is deemed overpriced, which may deter potential buyers looking for value.
Fair value modelled at €182,594 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €297,000 sits €114,406 (38.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €297,000 versus the rua Henrique Machado area baseline of €166,600 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 (Condition 78 · Materials 70 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 74/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Henrique Machado
Area baseline €166,600 + condition +€0 + location +€15,994 = modelled fair value of €182,594 (€1,534/m²), a €114,406 (38.5%) gap versus the €297,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Henrique Machado | Subject | €297,000 | €2,496 | — | 78 | 74 |
| Rio Tinto · cfe26e | Active | €297,000 | €2,496 | 0% | 72 | 70 |
| rua da Portelinha, 452 | Active | €296,000 | €2,819 | 13.0% | 80 | 67 |
| rua Manuel de Sousa Casal | Active | €325,000 | €3,218 | 28.9% | 78 | 80 |
| rua Dom António Ferreira Gomes S / N | Active | €338,000 | €2,522 | 1.1% | 75 | 73 |
| Median comp | €311,000 | €2,671 | 7.0% | 77 | 72 |
Long-term rental Considering the property is overpriced at €297,000 against a fair value of €182,594, the expected yield of 3.8% gross may not justify the high entry cost for long-term tenants. Additionally, the neighbourhood score of 74/100 suggests moderate tenant quality but does not compensate for the premium pricing. Family rental The family's rental strategy is less appealing given the disparity between the listing price and fair value, which indicates the property is overpriced by 38.5%. While the condition rating of 75/100 and decent amenities might attract families, the high cost diminishes its attractiveness relative to comparable options in the market. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold asset poses significant risks, as its current price of €297,000 is well above the fair value of €182,594, making it overpriced. The modest yield of 3.8% gross coupled with the neighborhood's suburban characteristics suggests that potential appreciation may not offset the initial overpayment.
Moderate economic fluctuations With an economic stability score of 75, there is a risk of moderate fluctuations which could impact tenant retention and rental income, particularly in times of economic downturns where tenant stability is also at 75.
