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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 188 m², built in 2003, energy rating B. Located Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Unique Feature: This apartment boasts high-end soundproofing technology, ensuring privacy and tranquility despite its central urban location. Additional Highlight: An integrated home automation system enhances convenience and energy efficiency.
The valuation. The asking price of €450,000 is significantly above the fair value of €288,883, making it overpriced by €161,117 (35.8%). This discrepancy suggests that potential investors should exercise caution due to inflated expectations.
Fair value modelled at €288,883 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €450,000 sits €161,117 (35.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €450,000 versus the Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €263,200 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 (Condition 76 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 74). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 75 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €263,200 + condition +€1,469 + location +€24,214 = modelled fair value of €288,883 (€1,537/m²), a €161,117 (35.8%) gap versus the €450,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade da Maia · 4a7d9f | Subject | €450,000 | €2,394 | — | 76 | 73 |
| rua Alberto Pimenta | Active | €415,000 | €2,231 | 6.8% | 75 | 75 |
| Cidade da Maia · 65a4d2 | Active | €415,000 | €2,413 | 0.8% | 80 | 73 |
| rua Cavaco | Active | €435,000 | €2,132 | 10.9% | 75 | 69 |
| Cidade da Maia · 0900a8 | Active | €480,000 | €2,124 | 11.3% | 72 | 68 |
| Median comp | €425,000 | €2,182 | 8.9% | 75 | 71 |
Long-term rental Given the fair value of €288,883 and a market listing of €450,000, this property clearly presents as overpriced, which will hinder maximum yield potential and tenant attractiveness. The gross yield of 4.3% does not justify the elevated price in relation to the location and property condition. Family rental While the area offers safety and urban connectivity, the significant gap from fair value indicates that this apartment is not positioned as a financially sensible option for family rentals. The 4.3% gross yield suggests limited returns for long-term occupants, particularly given the neighborhood's average rating of 73/100. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is questionable, as its fair value points to a 35.8% overpricing, which will significantly affect long-term appreciation. Even with a decent condition score of 76/100, the property fails to align with prudent investment principles due to its inflated price tag.
Economic Sensitivity With both economic stability and tenant stability scores at 70/100, there is a risk that minor economic fluctuations could significantly impact rental income and occupancy rates, potentially leading to financial instability.
