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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house of 73 m², built in 1951, energy rating F. Located on rua Alexandre Herculano, 168, Gondomar (São Cosme), Valbom e Jovim parish, Gondomar municipality, Porto district. This property features excellent sunlight exposure from both East and West, ensuring bright living spaces throughout the day, a rare find in two-story homes in Gondomar.
The valuation. The asking price of €199,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €120,614, reflecting an overpriced assessment of €78,386 (39.4%). This valuation suggests that potential buyers may find better opportunities elsewhere.
Fair value modelled at €120,614 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €199,000 sits €78,386 (39.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €199,000 versus the rua Alexandre Herculano, 168 area baseline of €174,251 (€2,387/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 65 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Alexandre Herculano, 168
Area baseline €174,251 + condition +€570 + location +€9,302 = modelled fair value of €120,614 (€1,652/m²), a €78,386 (39.4%) gap versus the €199,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Alexandre Herculano, 168 | Subject | €199,000 | €2,726 | — | 72 | 71 |
| Gondomar (São Cosme), Valbom e Jovim · 4a7dd3 | Active | €325,000 | €6,132 | 124.9% | 66 | 67 |
| rua Zeca Afonso, 76 | Active | €320,000 | €2,353 | 13.7% | 75 | 74 |
| rua do Pego Negro, 900 | Active | €225,000 | €3,689 | 35.3% | 70 | 77 |
| Gondomar (São Cosme), Valbom e Jovim · 82c64f | Active | €650,000 | €2,471 | 9.3% | — | 72 |
| Median comp | €322,500 | €3,080 | 13.0% | 70 | 73 |
Long-term rental This property is overpriced by 39.4%, making it an unappealing option for long-term rental investments given its yield of only 4.1% gross. Furthermore, while the location benefits from urban amenities, the potential for appreciation is limited due to the high initial investment required. Family rental At a listing price of €199,000, this property is not suitable for family rental investment as it is significantly overpriced compared to its fair value. Families seeking rental options may find better value elsewhere, especially with the current yield of 4.1% gross being insufficient to cover high costs. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is questionable due to its valuation being 39.4% above fair market levels. While the area shows some potential due to urban amenities, the substantial gap from fair value raises concerns about long-term capital growth. Not ideal for This property is not ideal for the luxury market or short-term vacation rentals, given its overpriced status and mediocre ratings for condition and neighborhood. Investors should reconsider these strategies in favor of more appropriately priced alternatives.
Tenant turnover risk High tenant turnover is a concern due to a tenant stability score of 65/100, which indicates potential challenges in maintaining consistent rental income.
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