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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 68 m², built in 2001, energy rating D. Located on travessa da Poça da Barca, 87, Vila do Conde parish, Vila do Conde municipality, Porto district. The apartment boasts high-quality contemporary finishes and an additional small room adaptable for various uses, enhancing its functionality for modern living.
The valuation. The asking price of €295,000 is significantly above the fair value of €103,169, resulting in an overpriced status by €191,831 (65.0%). This disparity indicates a challenging investment unless the price is adjusted.
Fair value modelled at €103,169 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €295,000 sits €191,831 (65.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €295,000 versus the travessa da Poça da Barca, 87 area baseline of €172,924 (€2,543/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 83/100 (Condition 79 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 82). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 50/100 (Housing Market 50 · Amenities 40 · Economic 50 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
travessa da Poça da Barca, 87
Area baseline €172,924 + condition +€7,969 + location +€0 = modelled fair value of €103,169 (€1,517/m²), a €191,831 (65.0%) gap versus the €295,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| travessa da Poça da Barca, 87 | Subject | €295,000 | €4,338 | — | 79 | 50 |
| travessa da Poça da Barca | Active | €295,000 | €4,338 | 0% | 74 | 65 |
| Uniao das Freguesias da Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai · 090255 | Active | €295,000 | €4,338 | 0% | 74 | 57 |
| Median comp | €295,000 | €4,338 | 0% | 74 | 61 |
Long-term rental The price of €295,000 for this 1-bed apartment represents a significant gap of 65.0% above the fair value of €103,169, making it a poor candidate for long-term rental investment. Additionally, with a low yield of 2.8% and a neighbourhood quality score of 50/100, potential rental returns might not justify the high entry cost. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property for a buy-and-hold strategy is inadvisable given its 65.0% overpricing and a yield of only 2.8%, which limits capital appreciation potential. Furthermore, the neighbourhood’s low score of 50/100 suggests limited future growth, posing additional risk to long-term investors. Family rental Though family rentals typically require stable and affordable housing, this apartment’s listing price of €295,000 positions it 65.0% above fair value, making it less appealing for families seeking budget-friendly options. The modest yield of 2.8% and the neighbourhood rating of 50/100 indicate challenges that would deter families from considering this property as a rental option.
Economic downturn risk The property is susceptible to income instability given an economic stability score of 50/100, which indicates a potentially weak economic environment.
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