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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex of 99 m², built in 2016, energy rating C. Located on rua do Cativo, Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória parish, Porto municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The property boasts an active Local Accommodation License, making it an attractive investment opportunity for short-term rentals in a prime historic location of Porto.
The valuation. The asking price of €380,000 sits €13,803 (3.6%) above its fair value of €366,197, indicating that the property is overpriced. This valuation suggests caution for prospective investors.
Fair value modelled at €366,197 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €380,000 sits €13,803 (3.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €380,000 versus the rua do Cativo area baseline of €324,918 (€3,282/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 82 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 77/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 80 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua do Cativo
Area baseline €324,918 + condition +€6,188 + location +€35,091 = modelled fair value of €366,197 (€3,699/m²), a €13,803 (3.6%) gap versus the €380,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua do Cativo | Subject | €380,000 | €3,838 | — | 75 | 77 |
| rua do Cativo | Active | €380,000 | €3,838 | 0% | 80 | 72 |
| rua de Santa Catarina | Active | €320,000 | €4,444 | 15.8% | 75 | 73 |
| rua Parque da República, 13 | Active | €285,000 | €3,167 | 17.5% | 76 | 71 |
| Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada · 4a7d11 | Active | €225,000 | €3,358 | 12.5% | 74 | 79 |
| Median comp | €302,500 | €3,598 | 6.3% | 76 | 73 |
Long-term rental This property, listing at €380,000 against a fair value of €366,197, demonstrates a 3.6% gap indicating that it is overpriced. With a gross yield of 4.3%, the investment may yield returns in a promising location, but the initial pricing may limit profitability over time. Buy-and-hold Given its central location and a fair market value less than the listing price, this duplex at €380,000 does not present a favorable investment for a buy-and-hold strategy. While the area has good amenities and tenant quality, the property being overpriced can potentially hinder long-term gains. Short-term vacation rental Even though the property is situated in a desirable urban locale in Porto, the listing price of €380,000, significantly higher than its fair value, positions it as overpriced for a short-term vacation rental strategy. The potential gross yield of 4.3% may seem attractive, yet the initial cost could eliminate competitive advantages in a crowded market.
Economic downturn risk If the economic stability score of 80/100 declines significantly, it may adversely affect tenant retention and property demand despite a relatively stable tenant base of 70/100.
