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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 90 m², built in 1995, energy rating D. Located Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Feature: The apartment benefits from double-glazed windows, enhancing thermal and acoustic insulation, and is located within walking distance to public transport for accessible commuting options.
The valuation. The asking price of €278,500 is significantly above the fair value of €141,382, sitting at a premium of €137,118 (49.2%). This property is considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €129,589 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €278,500 sits €148,911 (53.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €278,500 versus the Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €126,000 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 65 · Room dimensions 70). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit. Full condition report →
Neighbourhood score 80/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 80 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline. Full location report →
Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €126,000 + condition -€11,531 + location +€15,120 = modelled fair value of €129,589 (€1,440/m²), a €148,911 (53.5%) gap versus the €278,500 asking price.
Long-term rental The property generates a gross yield of 3.4%, which is insufficient given its significant overpricing of 49.2% against the fair value of €141,382. The current condition rating of 67/100 and the neighborhood quality rating of 80/100 do not justify investing at this inflated price. Family rental While the neighborhood benefits from urban characteristics and access to Porto's amenities, the asking price of €278,500 is 49.2% above the fair value, making it a poor choice for family rental investment. The property’s condition rating suggests it would require additional investment to meet family needs effectively, further eroding potential returns. Buy-and-hold With an asking price significantly above fair value and a gross yield of only 3.4%, this property is not conducive for a buy-and-hold strategy. Long-term appreciation is unlikely to balance the initial overvaluation of €278,500 relative to the fair value of €141,382, limiting its attractiveness as a long-term asset.
Market Adjustment Risk The high economic stability score of 80/100 may lead to a potential market adjustment, as prices could stabilize or decline in response to broader economic conditions despite tenant stability also being at 80/100.
