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4-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 132 m², built in 1981, energy rating C. Located Valongo parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment benefits from excellent solar exposure, enhancing natural light throughout, and is located steps away from diverse amenities including shops, schools, and the Valongo train station.
The valuation. The asking price of €300,000 exceeds the calculated fair value of €182,465 by €117,535 (39.2%). This property is considered overpriced based on current market analysis.
Fair value modelled at €182,465 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €300,000 sits €117,535 (39.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €300,000 versus the Valongo, Valongo, Porto area baseline of €184,800 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 68 · Materials 70 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 65 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Valongo, Valongo, Porto
Area baseline €184,800 + condition -€17,119 + location +€14,784 = modelled fair value of €182,465 (€1,382/m²), a €117,535 (39.2%) gap versus the €300,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valongo · ac983b | Subject | €300,000 | €2,273 | — | 68 | 70 |
| Valongo · 0014e7 | Active | €420,000 | €2,000 | 12.0% | 74 | 70 |
| Valongo · 735613 | Active | €284,900 | €2,064 | 9.2% | 73 | 71 |
| Campo e Sobrado · 90d8d4 | Active | €255,000 | €2,383 | 4.9% | 75 | 71 |
| Fânzeres e São Pedro da Cova · 937326 | Active | €349,000 | €1,918 | 15.6% | 74 | 68 |
| Median comp | €316,950 | €2,032 | 10.6% | 74 | 71 |
Long-term rental The property is currently overpriced at €300,000, which is 39.2% above its fair value of €182,465, posing a significant barrier to achieving positive cash flow. With a gross yield of 0%, investing in this property for long-term rental purposes is unfeasible given the current market dynamics. Family rental At €300,000, this 4-bed apartment exceeds its fair value substantially, making it a poor choice for family rental investments. The neighbourhood rating of 70/100 indicates decent amenities, but the high purchase price compromises future profitability and tenant demand. Buy-and-hold Given its fair value of €182,465 compared to the listing price of €300,000, this buy-and-hold strategy is not advisable as the high price limits potential appreciation over time. The condition score of 67/100 suggests it requires improvements, further eroding investment viability under current pricing circumstances.
Economic-tenant stability risk The combined economic and tenant stability scores of 70/100 suggest potential volatility in rental income and vacancy rates, indicating a risk of decreased profitability if either score deteriorates further.
