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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 110 m², energy rating D. Located on rua Nova dos Altos, Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes a heat recovery system in the living area and features a generous balcony accessible from both bedrooms, enhancing comfort and natural ventilation.
The valuation. The asking price of €279,000 is significantly above the fair value of €169,643, indicating the property is overpriced by €109,357 or 39.2%. This discrepancy should raise concerns for potential investors.
Fair value modelled at €169,643 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €279,000 sits €109,357 (39.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €279,000 versus the rua Nova dos Altos area baseline of €154,000 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 74). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 74/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Nova dos Altos
Area baseline €154,000 + condition +€859 + location +€14,784 = modelled fair value of €169,643 (€1,542/m²), a €109,357 (39.2%) gap versus the €279,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Nova dos Altos | Subject | €279,000 | €2,536 | — | 72 | 74 |
| rua Alberto Pimenta | Active | €330,000 | €2,661 | 4.9% | 74 | 69 |
| travessa Doutor Augusto Martins | Active | €320,000 | €2,623 | 3.4% | 72 | 69 |
| Cidade da Maia · 4a8096 | Active | €313,000 | €2,845 | 12.2% | 70 | 69 |
| rua de António Lopes da Silva | Active | €319,000 | €2,492 | 1.7% | 75 | 71 |
| Median comp | €319,500 | €2,642 | 4.2% | 73 | 69 |
Long-term rental While the gross yield of 4.3% may seem attractive, the apartment is overpriced at €279,000, representing a significant 39.2% gap to its fair value of €169,643. With a condition score of 76 and a neighborhood rating of 74, long-term rental prospects may be limited given the initial investment required. Buy-and-hold The potential for appreciation in the surrounding suburban Greater Porto area is constrained by the current valuation of €279,000, which is 39.2% over its fair value. Investors may find that the buy-and-hold strategy is less viable given these inflated pricing dynamics compared to more competitively priced assets. Family rental Though the property could appeal to families given its size and number of bedrooms, being priced at €279,000—39.2% above its fair value—presents a considerable barrier to entry. The combination of local amenities and a decent neighborhood score could attract tenants, but the high cost may limit rental demand."
Tenant turnover risk With a tenant stability score of 70/100, there is a notable risk of higher tenant turnover, which may lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
