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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 80 m², built in 1999, energy rating C. Located on rua de São Bartolomeu, 129, Valongo parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment boasts a completely remodeled kitchen with excellent storage and a spacious living area designed for optimal functionality and comfort.
The valuation. The asking price of €265,000 sits €143,321 (54.1%) above the fair value of €121,679. This property is therefore considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €121,679 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €265,000 sits €143,321 (54.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €265,000 versus the rua de São Bartolomeu, 129 area baseline of €112,000 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 77). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua de São Bartolomeu, 129
Area baseline €112,000 + condition -€625 + location +€10,304 = modelled fair value of €121,679 (€1,521/m²), a €143,321 (54.1%) gap versus the €265,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua de São Bartolomeu, 129 | Subject | €265,000 | €3,313 | — | 72 | 73 |
| Valongo · 4a7cba | Active | €265,000 | €3,313 | 0% | 70 | 76 |
| rua São João de Brito | Active | €219,900 | €3,791 | 14.5% | 70 | 71 |
| rua Vale da Pinha S / N | Active | €279,000 | €2,735 | 17.4% | 68 | 71 |
| rua Macau | Active | €255,000 | €3,228 | 2.6% | 74 | 76 |
| Median comp | €260,000 | €3,271 | 1.3% | 70 | 74 |
Long-term rental Given the property is listed at €265,000, significantly above its fair value of €121,679, it may struggle to attract long-term tenants in a competitive market, resulting in lower demand. With a gross yield of only 4.2%, the investment does not appear to provide sufficient financial return for long-term rental strategies. Buy-and-hold The substantial gap of 54.1% between the listing price and fair value indicates that this property is overpriced, which might hinder capital appreciation over time. Investing in a buy-and-hold strategy here may not yield favorable outcomes due to the inflated entry point. Family rental With its suburban setting and reasonable neighborhood ratings, the property might have appeal to families; however, at €265,000, it is priced well above its fair value. The gross yield of 4.2% suggests that financial viability for family rentals may be compromised due to the high entry cost.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 80/100 indicates a relatively strong likelihood of tenant retention, but any unforeseen economic shifts could lead to increased turnover and vacancy rates, impacting cash flow negatively.
