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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 190 m², energy rating B. Located Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features luxurious high-quality finishes and a modern kitchen design that enhances functionality, paired with stunning views of the pool and garden from the social area.
The valuation. The asking price of €497,000 is significantly above its fair value of €311,600, resulting in a discrepancy of €185,400 (37.3%). This property is considered overpriced in its current market context.
Fair value modelled at €311,600 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €497,000 sits €185,400 (37.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €497,000 versus the Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €468,160 (€2,464/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 81/100 (Condition 79 · Materials 84 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 75/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €468,160 + condition +€19,000 + location +€26,600 = modelled fair value of €311,600 (€1,640/m²), a €185,400 (37.3%) gap versus the €497,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castêlo da Maia · 956aa3 | Subject | €497,000 | €2,616 | — | 79 | 75 |
| avenida Visconde Barreiros, 288 | Active | €540,000 | €2,596 | 0.8% | 74 | 70 |
| avenida Visconde de Barreiros | Active | €470,000 | €2,781 | 6.3% | 70 | 70 |
| Castêlo da Maia · b7b51f | Active | €399,000 | €2,850 | 9.0% | 75 | 64 |
| rua de António Barbosa da Silva, 36 | Active | €355,000 | €2,591 | 0.9% | 73 | 71 |
| Median comp | €434,500 | €2,689 | 2.8% | 74 | 70 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced at €497,000, significantly exceeding the fair value of €311,600, which limits its attractiveness for a sustainable long-term rental investment. With a gross yield of only 3.1%, the financial metrics do not support the current asking price, presenting a risk of lower returns. Buy-and-hold Given that the property is listed at a price 37.3% above fair value, it poses significant challenges for a buy-and-hold strategy due to potential long-term value erosion. While the condition of 81/100 is favorable, the valuation gap undermines any confidence in appreciating returns over time. Family rental The apartment's strong condition and decent neighborhood rating make it suitable for family rentals; however, the asking price remains considerably high. Priced at €497,000 against fair value at €311,600, the family rental market may struggle to justify this premium, impacting potential profitability. Not ideal for short-term rental The property’s high asking price and resulting yield of 3.1% suggest that it is not favorable for short-term rental strategies. The need for substantial pricing adjustments to meet market expectations would make it difficult to attract short-term clientele. Not ideal for student housing As institutional pricing pressures mount, the high listing price of €497,000 does not align with typical student housing affordability. This property is likely to be out of reach for students, limiting its viability in this sector. Not ideal for value-add renovation The property’s condition score of 81/100 indicates it is already in good shape, making significant renovations less likely to yield the necessary return on investment considering its overpriced status. The current valuation does not support a value-add strategy effectively.
Economic Volatility Risk: With both economic stability and tenant stability scores at 75/100, there is a potential risk of market fluctuations affecting rental income and property demand, particularly in times of economic downturns.
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