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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 134 m², built in 1998, energy rating E. Located on rua Diogo Cassels, 121, Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. This property features a sunroom that enhances natural light and provides a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience, along with a balcony offering scenic views of Vila Nova de Gaia.
The valuation. The asking price of €535,000 is significantly above fair value, which is pegged at €344,950, resulting in a markup of €190,050 (35.5%). This indicates the property is overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €344,950 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €535,000 sits €190,050 (35.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €535,000 versus the rua Diogo Cassels, 121 area baseline of €332,186 (€2,479/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 68 · Room dimensions 71). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Diogo Cassels, 121
Area baseline €332,186 + condition -€17,797 + location +€30,561 = modelled fair value of €344,950 (€2,574/m²), a €190,050 (35.5%) gap versus the €535,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Diogo Cassels, 121 | Subject | €535,000 | €3,993 | — | 70 | 73 |
| rua Leote do Rego, 186 | Active | €280,000 | €4,000 | 0.2% | — | 72 |
| rua Doctor Macedo | Active | €265,000 | €3,533 | 11.5% | 70 | 74 |
| Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória · 99f42a | Active | €295,000 | €7,763 | 94.4% | 65 | 78 |
| Oliveira do Douro · 9568f5 | Active | €265,000 | €2,524 | 36.8% | 75 | 70 |
| Median comp | €272,500 | €3,767 | 5.7% | 70 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced at €535,000 compared to a fair value of €344,950, resulting in a 35.5% gap that raises concerns about future rental returns. Given the gross yield of only 2.4%, the investment may not generate sufficient income to justify the high entry price. Family rental With its suburban location and access to good public schools, the apartment may appeal to families; however, the pricing at €535,000 is significantly above the fair value of €344,950, creating a potential barrier to achieving favorable rental rates. The relatively low yield of 2.4% further emphasizes that the property may not provide the financial stability families seek in a long-term rental investment. Buy-and-hold While the neighbourhood scores a decent 73/100, the property’s prices indicate it is overpriced at €535,000, compared to a fair value of €344,950, leading to a concerning investment gap of 35.5%. Therefore, pursuing a buy-and-hold strategy may not be ideal given the low yield of 2.4% and potential for stagnant returns over time.
Economic Downturn Risk The property may face challenges if economic conditions worsen, especially with a moderate economic stability score of 75/100 and a tenant stability score of 70/100 indicating potential vulnerabilities in the rental market.
