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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 64 m², built in 1963, energy rating D. Located on rua da Barroquinha, 11, Castanheira do Ribatejo e Cachoeiras parish, Vila Franca de Xira municipality, Lisbon district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment's garage provides added convenience in a bustling locale, while its strategic position offers residents swift access to Lisbon within 30 minutes by train.
The valuation. The asking price of €249,000 is significantly above fair value, which rests at €129,393, resulting in a substantial overpricing of €119,607 (48.0%). This valuation suggests that potential buyers may need to negotiate heavily to reach a reasonable price.
Fair value modelled at €129,393 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €249,000 sits €119,607 (48.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €249,000 versus the rua da Barroquinha, 11 area baseline of €137,344 (€2,146/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 70 · Room dimensions 66). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 51/100 (Housing Market 55 · Amenities 48 · Economic 45 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua da Barroquinha, 11
Area baseline €137,344 + condition -€8,500 + location +€549 = modelled fair value of €129,393 (€2,022/m²), a €119,607 (48.0%) gap versus the €249,000 asking price.
Buy-and-hold The 2-bed apartment in Castanheira do Ribatejo e Cachoeiras is currently priced at €249,000, reflecting a significant gap of 48.0% above its fair value of €129,393. Given the low yield of 3.3% and average condition rating of 67/100, investing in this property does not align with a buy-and-hold strategy as the long-term potential does not justify the inflated purchase price. Long-term rental The property’s gross rental yield of 3.3% coupled with its overpriced listing of €249,000 suggests that investing in long-term rental would not be financially sound. With a neighborhood score of only 51/100, the apartment may struggle to attract quality tenants, further diminishing its appeal as a long-term rental investment.
Low Demand Risk: With an economic stability score of 45/100, there is a significant risk of low demand in the area, which could affect tenant occupancy and rental income.
