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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 107 m², built in 1980, energy rating E. Located on rua São Lourenço, Ermesinde parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment features a stylish marquise balcony extending from the living room, enhancing indoor-outdoor living with excellent sun exposure and convenient access to the kitchen.
The valuation. The asking price of €259,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €158,204, representing an overprice of €100,796 (38.9%). This valuation suggests that potential investors should approach with caution.
Fair value modelled at €158,204 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €259,000 sits €100,796 (38.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €259,000 versus the rua São Lourenço area baseline of €149,800 (€1,400/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 73). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua São Lourenço
Area baseline €149,800 + condition -€4,180 + location +€12,583 = modelled fair value of €158,204 (€1,479/m²), a €100,796 (38.9%) gap versus the €259,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua São Lourenço | Subject | €259,000 | €2,421 | — | 70 | 71 |
| rua José Domingos da Costa, 62 | Active | €255,000 | €1,848 | 23.7% | 72 | 71 |
| rua Sol, 139 | Active | €233,000 | €2,178 | 10.0% | 70 | 75 |
| rua Dom Afonso Henriques | Active | €295,000 | €1,967 | 18.8% | 65 | 75 |
| rua Paz, 81 | Active | €239,000 | €2,060 | 14.9% | 70 | 75 |
| Median comp | €247,000 | €2,014 | 16.8% | 70 | 75 |
Long-term rental This property is overpriced, as the fair value is significantly lower than the listing price, indicating limited potential for capital appreciation. The gross yield of 3.5% does not provide an attractive return on investment, especially for a long-term rental strategy in an area with a neighbourhood rating of 71/100. Family rental While the apartment's size and suburban location near Porto may appeal to families, the current price point is considerably above fair value, making it less attractive for this rental strategy. Additionally, with a neighbourhood condition score of 73/100, it may struggle to attract quality tenants amid lower yield expectations. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is not advisable, given its overpriced status and the 38.9% gap from fair value. Long-term capital growth may be limited due to insufficient yield and the overall condition of the surrounding neighbourhood, indicating that the potential risks outweigh the rewards.
Economic Dependency Risk There is a risk that with both economic stability and tenant stability scores at 70/100, the property could be vulnerable to market fluctuations that may impact rental income and occupancy rates negatively.
