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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 83 m². Located on rua Sousa Aroso, 1, Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira parish, Matosinhos municipality, Porto district. Unique feature: This apartment features a spacious garage that can accommodate larger vehicles, enhancing convenience for residents in a densely populated area. Proximity: Situated just 500 meters from the beach, ideal for coastal living.
The valuation. The asking price of €270,000 exceeds the fair value of €239,263 by €30,737 (11.4%). This property is considered overpriced based on current market conditions.
Fair value modelled at €239,263 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €270,000 sits €30,737 (11.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €270,000 versus the rua Sousa Aroso, 1 area baseline of €230,906 (€2,782/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 71 · Materials 65 · Room dimensions 70). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Sousa Aroso, 1
Area baseline €230,906 + condition -€10,116 + location +€18,472 = modelled fair value of €239,263 (€2,883/m²), a €30,737 (11.4%) gap versus the €270,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Sousa Aroso, 1 | Subject | €270,000 | €3,253 | — | 71 | 70 |
| Aldoar, Foz Do Douro e Nevogilde · 024292 | Active | €530,000 | €4,907 | 50.9% | 74 | 75 |
| rua Conde Alto Mearim, 734 | Active | €240,000 | €4,211 | 29.4% | 72 | 78 |
| rua Tomás Ribeiro e a Avenida Serpa Pinto | Active | €260,000 | €3,714 | 14.2% | 60 | 73 |
| avenida Doutor Salgado Zenha, 371 | Active | €350,000 | €3,211 | 1.3% | 75 | 68 |
| Median comp | €305,000 | €3,963 | 21.8% | 73 | 74 |
Long-term rental The 1-bed apartment in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira is currently overpriced, with a gap of 11.4% against its fair value, making it a less attractive option for long-term rental investments. While the gross yield of 4.7% is decent, the elevated price may hinder achieving competitive rental returns in the current market. Family rental Targeting families with this apartment may be challenging given its overpriced status, as the 11.4% gap above fair value suggests a poor investment compared to other potential family rentals in the area. Although the condition and neighborhood ratings are reasonable, the overall cost could deter prospective tenants seeking more value for their investment. Buy-and-hold Given the property's overvaluation, with an 11.4% gap from fair value, a buy-and-hold strategy may not deliver the expected appreciation in value over time. Investors might be better served by waiting until market conditions align more favorably before committing to this property for long-term investment gains.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 70/100 indicates a moderate risk of tenant turnover, potentially affecting cash flow as vacancies may increase.
