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4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 280 m², built in 1995, energy rating D. Located Freixo de Cima e de Baixo parish, Amarante municipality, Porto district. Property Features: The garden features established landscaping and the potential for a private pool, enhancing the outdoor leisure atmosphere ideal for family gatherings. Area: Freixo de Cima e de Baixo, Amarante.
The valuation. The asking price of €550,000 exceeds the fair value of €437,142 by €112,858 (20.5%). This property is overpriced, making it less attractive to potential buyers. Buy-to-flip angle. A quick resale strategy could yield profits, but high initial costs due to overpricing pose a significant risk. Buyers should proceed with caution in this market. Buy-to-let angle. The property currently shows a gross yield of 0%, indicating no immediate rental income. However, with minor renovations, it may attract tenants in this mixed neighborhood, enhancing future rental prospects.
Fair value modelled at €437,142 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €550,000 sits €112,858 (20.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €550,000 versus the Freixo de Cima e de Baixo, Amarante, Porto area baseline of €424,760 (€1,517/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 (Condition 73 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 56/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 55 · Economic 50 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Freixo de Cima e de Baixo, Amarante, Porto
Area baseline €424,760 + condition +€2,188 + location +€10,194 = modelled fair value of €437,142 (€1,561/m²), a €112,858 (20.5%) gap versus the €550,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freixo de Cima e de Baixo · 261e9e | Subject | €550,000 | €1,964 | — | 73 | 56 |
| Freixo de Cima e de Baixo · 7354ce | Active | €550,000 | €3,929 | 100.0% | 80 | 65 |
| Vila Cova da Lixa e Borba de Godim · 001888 | Active | €196,000 | €1,903 | 3.1% | 65 | 58 |
| Freixo de Cima e de Baixo · 0017bb | Active | €207,000 | €2,010 | 2.3% | 70 | 45 |
| Mancelos · 6d51c5 | Active | €550,000 | €1,348 | 31.4% | — | 59 |
| Median comp | €378,500 | €1,957 | 0.4% | 70 | 59 |
Long-term rental This property offers no gross yield and is priced 20.5% above its fair value, indicating a challenging investment for long-term rental returns. With a neighbourhood score of 56/100, it may struggle to attract reliable tenants. Buy-and-hold Given the lack of yield and the significant gap from fair value, this property poses risks for a buy-and-hold strategy. The condition rating of 76/100 does not compensate for the pricing issues, making long-term appreciation uncertain in a mixed residential and commercial area. Value-add renovation While there may be potential for a value-add renovation, the property is still overpriced at 20.5% above fair value. Without a better starting price, any renovation efforts are unlikely to yield substantial returns, especially in a neighbourhood that scores only 56/100.
Economic and Tenant Instability The combination of a low economic stability score of 50 and a tenant stability score of 55 suggests significant vulnerability to economic downturns and high tenant turnover, potentially jeopardizing rental income.
