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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 107 m², built in 2001, energy rating D. Located on rua Rio Vale, 932, Arcozelo parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This property includes a spacious private terrace perfect for outdoor gatherings and a water borehole that supports communal landscaping and maintenance needs, enhancing the condo's appeal.
The valuation. The asking price of €270,000 is significantly above the fair value of €113,157, representing a premium of €156,843, or 58.1%. This property is thus classified as overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. A successful resale strategy would involve upgrading the finishes further to appeal to higher-end buyers, potentially increasing the asking price in a resilient market. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 3.8%, generating approximately €855 per month in rental income could attract long-term tenants, particularly families seeking proximity to Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto.
Fair value modelled at €113,157 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €270,000 sits €156,843 (58.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €270,000 versus the rua Rio Vale, 932 area baseline of €265,253 (€2,479/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 74/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 78). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 65/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Rio Vale, 932
Area baseline €265,253 + condition -€1,170 + location +€6,471 = modelled fair value of €113,157 (€1,058/m²), a €156,843 (58.1%) gap versus the €270,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Rio Vale, 932 | Subject | €270,000 | €2,523 | — | 72 | 65 |
| Canelas · ba588b | Active | €269,000 | €2,135 | 15.4% | 72 | 73 |
| rua do Atleta, 79 | Active | €298,500 | €2,898 | 14.8% | 80 | 62 |
| rua Corvo | Active | €298,580 | €2,666 | 5.6% | 68 | 72 |
| Canelas · 6fbbc0 | Active | €269,000 | €2,135 | 15.4% | 80 | 74 |
| Median comp | €283,750 | €2,401 | 4.9% | 76 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property’s listing price of €270,000 reflects a significant 58.1% gap from the fair value of €113,157, indicating it is overpriced. With a gross yield of just 3.8% and a neighborhood score of 65/100, the investment appeal diminishes significantly for long-term rentals. Buy-and-hold The valuation disparity suggests that holding this asset may not provide the expected appreciation, as the market indicates an overpriced situation at €270,000 versus fair value. Given a gross yield of 3.8% and neighborhood conditions rated 65/100, this buy-and-hold strategy is unlikely to yield positive long-term returns. Family rental While the property is situated in a location with accessibility to Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto, the asking price of €270,000 is 58.1% above its fair value of €113,157, categorizing it as overpriced. The gross yield at 3.8% coupled with a neighborhood condition score of 65/100 makes it less attractive for family rental opportunities.
Economic and Tenant Stability Risk The property has an economic stability score of 65 and a tenant stability score of 65, indicating a moderate risk of fluctuating demand and potential tenant turnover that could affect rental income stability.
