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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 119 m², built in 1969, energy rating D. Located on rua Barbosa do Bocage, Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos parish, Porto municipality, Porto district. This apartment boasts three private balconies totaling 15.04 m², enhancing outdoor connectivity and offering extensive natural light throughout, ideal for enjoying Porto's pleasant climate.
The valuation. The asking price of €595,000 sits €162,377 (27.3%) above the fair value of €432,623, indicating that the property is overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €432,623 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €595,000 sits €162,377 (27.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €595,000 versus the rua Barbosa do Bocage area baseline of €435,421 (€3,659/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 83/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 68/100 (Housing Market 72 · Amenities 67 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 68). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Barbosa do Bocage
Area baseline €435,421 + condition +€13,945 + location +€28,120 = modelled fair value of €432,623 (€3,635/m²), a €162,377 (27.3%) gap versus the €595,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Barbosa do Bocage | Subject | €595,000 | €5,000 | — | 80 | 68 |
| alameda Jardins da Arrábida S / N | Active | €375,000 | €3,024 | 39.5% | 80 | 76 |
| rua Direita das Campinas, 367 | Active | €697,000 | €5,201 | 4.0% | 85 | 73 |
| Paranhos · b45333 | Active | €524,000 | €4,226 | 15.5% | 80 | 73 |
| rua Pintor Amadeu Sousa Cardoso, 96 | Active | €850,000 | €4,722 | 5.6% | 73 | 71 |
| Median comp | €610,500 | €4,474 | 10.5% | 80 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property is not positioned favorably for long-term rental due to its 27.3% gap from fair value, indicating a higher-than-market price relative to potential rental income. With a gross yield of only 3%, the investment lacks adequate return potential for long-term hold strategies. Family rental Given the condition rating of 83/100 and a neighborhood score of 68/100, the apartment may appeal to families seeking stable living, but the high listing price makes it less attractive in the current market. The 27.3% premium over fair value puts this property out of reach for many families aspiring to a more affordable rental option. Buy-and-hold While the property is situated in a neighborhood that offers economic benefits due to its proximity to Porto, the significant gap from fair value suggests that the property may not appreciate adequately to justify the investment. The yield of 3% further diminishes its viability for a buy-and-hold strategy, as it fails to provide sufficient cash flow over the holding period.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 68/100 indicates a moderate potential for turnover, which could impact cash flow and increase costs associated with finding new tenants.
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