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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 49 m², built in 2023, energy rating B. Located on rua de Dom João IV, Bonfim parish, Porto municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment's layout features two adaptable rooms with built-in wardrobes and a west-facing balcony, offering serene garden views and abundant natural light throughout the day.
The valuation. The asking price of €289,000 is significantly above the fair value of €139,372, representing a premium of €149,628 (51.8%). Therefore, the property is overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy is not advisable here due to the high asking price and the need for a substantial price appreciation to achieve a profitable resale. Buy-to-let angle. The projected rental income of approximately €915/month yields a gross return of 3.8%, which suggests a stable but modest return on investment for long-term holding in this urban Porto location.
Fair value modelled at €139,372 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €289,000 sits €149,628 (51.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €289,000 versus the rua de Dom João IV area baseline of €164,101 (€3,349/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 82/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 85 · Economic 85 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua de Dom João IV
Area baseline €164,101 + condition +€3,292 + location +€15,442 = modelled fair value of €139,372 (€2,844/m²), a €149,628 (51.8%) gap versus the €289,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua de Dom João IV | Subject | €289,000 | €5,898 | — | 80 | 82 |
| rua de Trás, 29 | Active | €399,000 | €5,466 | 7.3% | 75 | 81 |
| Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória · 65a774 | Active | €300,000 | €5,357 | 9.2% | 85 | 79 |
| alameda no Centro de Gaia | Active | €330,000 | €4,853 | 17.7% | 85 | 73 |
| Paranhos · ba5b02 | Active | €165,000 | €6,600 | 11.9% | 85 | 74 |
| Median comp | €315,000 | €5,412 | 8.2% | 85 | 77 |
Long-term rental The 1-bed apartment in Bonfim is overpriced at €289,000, presenting a significant gap of 51.8% compared to its fair value of €139,372. With a gross yield of just 3.8%, the investment may not provide the expected financial returns, making it unsuitable for a long-term rental strategy. Buy-and-hold Given the market price of €289,000, this property appears overpriced relative to its fair value of €139,372, suggesting that the potential for capital appreciation may be limited. The current yield of 3.8% further indicates that buy-and-hold investors could face stagnant or declining returns in the current market environment. Family rental Although Bonfim is appealing with a neighborhood score of 82/100, the apartment's selling price of €289,000 is considerably above its fair value of €139,372, leading to concerns about affordability for family renters. The overall yield of 3.8% does not justify this high price point, making it less attractive for a family rental strategy.
Economic downturn risk The property may face challenges if economic stability were to drop below the current score of 85/100, potentially impacting tenant retention and rental income.
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