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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 90 m², built in 1994, energy rating D. Located on rua Alto do Forte, 5, Rio de Mouro parish, Sintra municipality, Lisbon district. Key Feature: The building offers two elevators, enhancing accessibility for residents, and is located near a major train station with direct connections to Lisbon and Sintra.
The valuation. The asking price of €298,000 is significantly above the fair value of €177,808, resulting in a notable markup of €120,192 (40.3%). This property is clearly overpriced, making it a less attractive investment opportunity.
Fair value modelled at €177,808 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €298,000 sits €120,192 (40.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €298,000 versus the rua Alto do Forte, 5 area baseline of €178,290 (€1,981/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 64/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 63 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 72/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Alto do Forte, 5
Area baseline €178,290 + condition -€16,172 + location +€15,690 = modelled fair value of €177,808 (€1,976/m²), a €120,192 (40.3%) gap versus the €298,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Alto do Forte, 5 | Subject | €298,000 | €3,311 | — | 65 | 72 |
| avenida do Parque | Active | €292,000 | €3,744 | 13.1% | — | 76 |
| União das Freguesias do Cacém e São Marcos · 49b967 | Active | €249,000 | €3,557 | 7.4% | — | 74 |
| avenida Santa Maria | Active | €265,000 | €3,786 | 14.3% | 65 | 71 |
| Agualva e Mira-Sintra · cfe29c | Active | €249,000 | €3,507 | 5.9% | 64 | 73 |
| Median comp | €257,000 | €3,651 | 10.2% | 65 | 74 |
Long-term rental The asking price of €298,000 reflects a significant 40.3% premium over the fair value of €177,808, indicating that this property is overpriced for a long-term rental strategy. With a gross yield of 4% and a decent neighborhood rating, the investment potential is diminished by the inflated entry cost. Family rental While the property’s location near Lisbon is attractive for family rentals, its price is misaligned with the fair value of €177,808, marking it as overpriced. The current yield of 4% and moderate neighborhood ratings fail to justify the high asking price for a family-oriented tenant demographic. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property under the buy-and-hold strategy is challenging due to its substantial overvaluation, as it exceeds fair value by 40.3%. The stagnant yield of 4% and the cost of acquisition may hinder the overall long-term returns in a market with better value options.
Economic downturn risk The property has an economic stability score of 80/100, indicating relative strength, but a tenant stability score of 70/100 suggests potential challenges in tenant retention, which could impact revenue in a downturn.
