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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 170 m², built in 2012, energy rating B. Located on rua Melote, Lodares parish, Lousada municipality, Porto district. This property features a charming inviting patio and a well-maintained garden, enhancing outdoor leisure opportunities in a tranquil neighborhood.
The valuation. The asking price of €348,000 is significantly above fair value, which sits at €244,643. This results in an overpricing of €103,357 (29.7%).
Fair value modelled at €244,643 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €348,000 sits €103,357 (29.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €348,000 versus the rua Melote area baseline of €238,000 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 73/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 78). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 62/100 (Housing Market 65 · Amenities 60 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Melote
Area baseline €238,000 + condition -€4,781 + location +€11,424 = modelled fair value of €244,643 (€1,439/m²), a €103,357 (29.7%) gap versus the €348,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Melote | Subject | €348,000 | €2,047 | — | 70 | 62 |
| rua 25 de Abril | Active | €320,000 | €1,538 | 24.8% | 72 | 59 |
| travessa do Monte, 50 | Active | €285,000 | €1,667 | 18.6% | 80 | 59 |
| Cristelos, Boim e Ordem · 65a854 | Active | €230,000 | €2,130 | 4.0% | 65 | 56 |
| Paredes · 99f3c5 | Active | €495,000 | €984 | 51.9% | 80 | 57 |
| Median comp | €302,500 | €1,603 | 21.7% | 76 | 58 |
Family rental The property is overpriced, with a listing price of €348,000 compared to a fair value of only €244,643, resulting in a significant gap of 29.7%. With a low yield of 2.9% and a neighborhood score of 62/100, it may not attract the necessary tenant quality for family rentals. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy seems unwise given its fair value of €244,643 versus the listing price of €348,000, highlighting its overpriced status. The combination of a low yield of 2.9% and a condition rating of 73/100 suggests limited appreciation potential over time. Long-term rental With a gap of 29.7% between the listing price and fair value, this property is clearly overpriced, making it a less attractive option for long-term rental investments. The subpar yield of 2.9% further indicates that it may not provide a sustainable return for long-term appreciation or rental income.
Economic Downturn Risk The economic stability score of 60/100 indicates a moderate risk of economic downturn, which could impact tenant retention and rental income. The tenant stability score of 65/100 further suggests that tenant turnover may be a concern, potentially leading to higher vacancy rates and decreased cash flow. Additionally, with both scores being relatively low, it indicates a vulnerability to economic fluctuations affecting the asset's long-term performance.
