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3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 106 m², energy rating D. Located Águas Santas parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment includes a pantry for additional storage and is conveniently located near Palmilheira train station for quick commuting options. Características Notáveis: Este apartamento inclui uma despensa para armazenamento adicional e está convenientemente localizado perto da estação de comboios Palmilheira, oferecendo opções de deslocação rápidas.
The valuation. The asking price of €290,000 is significantly above the fair value of €157,912, representing an overpriced valuation by €132,088 (45.5%). This disparity suggests that the property may not be a sound investment at the current listing price.
Fair value modelled at €157,912 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €290,000 sits €132,088 (45.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €290,000 versus the Águas Santas, Maia, Porto area baseline of €265,318 (€2,503/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 75). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Águas Santas, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €265,318 + condition -€4,141 + location +€13,653 = modelled fair value of €157,912 (€1,490/m²), a €132,088 (45.5%) gap versus the €290,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Águas Santas · 73558f | Subject | €290,000 | €2,736 | — | 70 | 73 |
| Rio Tinto · 38a0b4 | Active | €380,000 | €2,533 | 7.4% | 78 | 74 |
| Ermesinde · 00179a | Active | €250,000 | €3,165 | 15.7% | 72 | 69 |
| Ermesinde · b45316 | Active | €256,500 | €2,466 | 9.9% | 68 | 73 |
| Ermesinde · dee5c2 | Active | €345,000 | €3,791 | 38.6% | 70 | 72 |
| Median comp | €300,750 | €2,849 | 4.1% | 71 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property in Águas Santas, Maia, is overpriced at €290,000, sitting 45.5% above its fair value of €157,912, which diminishes its attractiveness for long-term rental. With a gross yield of only 3.6%, prospective investors may find better returns in less expensive options. Student housing While the proximity to Porto offers educational opportunities, the property’s €290,000 price tag significantly exceeds its fair value of €157,912, resulting in a significant affordability gap of 45.5%. The current financial dynamics make it challenging for student tenants to justify the elevated rental costs associated with this unit. Buy-and-hold Investing in this 3-bed apartment for a buy-and-hold strategy is questionable because it is priced at €290,000, which is 45.5% higher than the fair value of €157,912. The modest gross yield of 3.6% indicates that long-term capital appreciation may not compensate for the initial overvaluation of the property.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 65/100 indicates a higher likelihood of tenant turnover, which could result in increased vacancy rates and inconsistent rental income.
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