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1-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 76 m², built in 2001, energy rating E. Located on rua da Estrada Velha, 182, Valongo parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This gated community property includes a dedicated laundry area and a spacious balcony with south/west exposure, enhancing both practicality and natural light throughout the apartment.
The valuation. The asking price of €227,000 is significantly above the fair value of €121,879, resulting in an overvaluation of €105,121 (46.3%). This price does not represent a sound investment opportunity.
Fair value modelled at €121,879 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €227,000 sits €105,121 (46.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €227,000 versus the rua da Estrada Velha, 182 area baseline of €106,400 (€1,400/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 77). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 78/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 80 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua da Estrada Velha, 182
Area baseline €106,400 + condition +€3,563 + location +€11,917 = modelled fair value of €121,879 (€1,604/m²), a €105,121 (46.3%) gap versus the €227,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua da Estrada Velha, 182 | Subject | €227,000 | €2,987 | — | 80 | 78 |
| avenida Doutor Fernando Melo | Active | €259,500 | €2,495 | 16.5% | 74 | 75 |
| rua Alvares Cabral | Active | €269,900 | €2,454 | 17.9% | 76 | 73 |
| travessa Maria Luisa Almeida Matos, 104 | Active | €239,000 | €2,845 | 4.7% | 72 | 68 |
| estrada da Circunvalação | Active | €265,000 | €3,272 | 9.5% | 72 | 65 |
| Median comp | €262,250 | €2,670 | 10.6% | 73 | 71 |
Long-term rental The 1-bed apartment in Valongo, listed at €227,000, exceeds its fair value by 46.3%, indicating it is overpriced. With a gross yield of 3.7%, the investment is unlikely to generate attractive returns for long-term rental purposes. Family rental Although the property is located in a suburban area with good access to Porto, the price of €227,000 does not justify the anticipated rental income given its 46.3% gap from the fair value. Families seeking affordable housing options may overlook this unit due to its high cost relative to similar properties. Buy-and-hold Investing in this apartment as a buy-and-hold strategy may not be prudent since it is overpriced at €227,000, which is far from its fair value of €121,879. This strategy could lead to lower-than-expected capital appreciation, as the current market conditions do not support such a high price point.
Stagnant Market Risk The economic stability score of 75 indicates potential stagnation in growth, which combined with a tenant stability score of 75 may result in limited demand or increasing vacancy rates.
