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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 49 m², energy rating C. Located Valongo parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. This property features a bright, open-plan kitchen with modern appliances, and its proximity to public transport enhances convenience for urban living.
The valuation. The asking price of €175,000 is significantly above the fair value of €68,945, marking a difference of €106,055 or 60.6%. This indicates that the property is overpriced in the current market. Buy-to-flip angle. With the property being overpriced, a buy-and-flip strategy is not justifiable as potential resale profits would be negatively impacted. Investing further could result in diminished returns upon resale. Buy-to-let angle. Aiming for rental income with a gross yield of 0% suggests that immediate rental potential is poor, and long-term holding may be necessary to recoup initial investments. This yields little incentive for prospective landlords.
Fair value modelled at €68,945 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €175,000 sits €106,055 (60.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €175,000 versus the Valongo, Valongo, Porto area baseline of €68,600 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 69/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 68 · Room dimensions 70). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 68/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Valongo, Valongo, Porto
Area baseline €68,600 + condition -€4,594 + location +€4,939 = modelled fair value of €68,945 (€1,407/m²), a €106,055 (60.6%) gap versus the €175,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valongo · 956923 | Subject | €175,000 | €3,571 | — | 70 | 68 |
| Valongo · 4a7cba | Active | €265,000 | €3,313 | 7.3% | 70 | 76 |
| rua de São Bartolomeu, 129 | Active | €265,000 | €3,313 | 7.3% | 72 | 73 |
| rua Monte Pedro | Active | €215,000 | €3,071 | 14.0% | 68 | 69 |
| rua Vale da Pinha S / N | Active | €279,000 | €2,735 | 23.4% | 68 | 71 |
| Median comp | €265,000 | €3,192 | 10.6% | 69 | 72 |
Long-term rental This 1-bed apartment in Valongo is overpriced at €175,000 compared to a fair value of €68,945, marking a substantial gap of 60.6%. With a gross yield of 0% and conditions rated at 69/100, it's unlikely to provide a viable long-term rental investment return. Family rental Given the suburban proximity to Porto and the middle-class residential status reflected in a neighbourhood score of 68/100, families may find the property appealing. However, the significant overpricing limits its attractiveness as a family rental option, with a fair value much lower than the asking price. Buy-and-hold While holding this property could allow for potential appreciation over time, the current valuation of €175,000 appears excessively high. Investors should be cautious, as the property’s condition and neighbourhood ratings suggest that the long-term value may not justify the inflated entry cost.
Economic Vulnerability The property's economic stability score of 65 indicates potential susceptibility to local market fluctuations, which may impact rental income and overall investment returns.
