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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 133 m², built in 1999, energy rating C. Located on rua Rosália de Castro, 35C, Gondomar (São Cosme), Valbom e Jovim parish, Gondomar municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a recently rehabilitated building facade and PVC windows with double glazing for enhanced energy efficiency and noise reduction.
The valuation. The asking price of €345,000 is significantly above the fair value of €225,175, creating a discrepancy of €119,825, or 34.7%. This property is priced as overpriced in the current market. Buy-to-flip angle. Given the significant markup above fair value, a quick resale strategy appears unfeasible unless substantial renovations are made to justify the inflated asking price. A flip may not yield profitable results in the current market. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated rental income of €978 per month, the gross yield sits at 3.4%, which suggests minimal profitability and challenges in covering long-term investment costs. This yield may limit its attractiveness for a buy-and-hold strategy depending on expenses.
Fair value modelled at €225,175 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €345,000 sits €119,825 (34.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €345,000 versus the rua Rosália de Castro, 35C area baseline of €201,761 (€1,517/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 76 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 65 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Rosália de Castro, 35C
Area baseline €201,761 + condition +€7,273 + location +€16,141 = modelled fair value of €225,175 (€1,693/m²), a €119,825 (34.7%) gap versus the €345,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Rosália de Castro, 35C | Subject | €345,000 | €2,594 | — | 76 | 70 |
| avenida General Humberto Delgado | Active | €335,000 | €2,597 | 0.1% | 73 | 81 |
| Fânzeres e São Pedro da Cova · 4b975f | Active | €309,000 | €2,472 | 4.7% | 70 | 76 |
| rua da Cal | Active | €278,500 | €2,532 | 2.4% | 72 | 80 |
| Gondomar (São Cosme), Valbom e Jovim · 0238ad | Active | €489,000 | €3,820 | 47.3% | 85 | 75 |
| Median comp | €322,000 | €2,565 | 1.1% | 73 | 78 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced at €345,000 compared to the fair value of €225,175, indicating a substantial gap of 34.7%. With a gross yield of only 3.4%, the investment is unlikely to generate satisfactory long-term rental returns. Family rental Given the significant overpricing relative to fair value, this property may not appeal to families seeking cost-effective living. Additionally, a 70/100 neighborhood rating suggests it may not meet the diverse needs of family tenants, further lowering its attractiveness. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is questionable due to its current valuation, which exceeds fair market expectations. While the area benefits from Porto's economic influence, the 3.4% yield does not justify the inflated price, making potential appreciation uncertain.
[Economic Risk] With an economic stability score of 75/100 and a tenant stability score of 65/100, there is a moderate risk of economic downturn affecting tenant retention and rental income stability.
