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5-bedroom, 6-bathroom house of 281 m², built in 1925, energy rating B. Located Macieira da Lixa e Caramos parish, Felgueiras municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes a magnificent 36 m² saltwater pool and is surrounded by lush vineyards, ensuring a tranquil rural lifestyle with modern amenities.
The valuation. The asking price of €725,000 sits €244,842 (33.8%) above the fair value of €480,158, indicating that the property is overpriced compared to market expectations.
Fair value modelled at €480,158 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €725,000 sits €244,842 (33.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €725,000 versus the Macieira da Lixa e Caramos, Felgueiras, Porto area baseline of €345,068 (€1,228/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 85/100 (Condition 82 · Materials 88 · Room dimensions 85). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 61/100 (Housing Market 65 · Amenities 55 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Macieira da Lixa e Caramos, Felgueiras, Porto
Area baseline €345,068 + condition +€35,125 + location +€18,756 = modelled fair value of €480,158 (€1,709/m²), a €244,842 (33.8%) gap versus the €725,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macieira da Lixa e Caramos · 4d418b | Subject | €725,000 | €2,580 | — | 82 | 61 |
| rua da Maçorra de Baixo S / N | Active | €235,000 | €2,026 | 21.5% | 80 | 55 |
| Macieira da Lixa e Caramos · 0dcdef | Active | €3,500,000 | €5,303 | 105.5% | 70 | 60 |
| Freixo de Cima e de Baixo · 7354ce | Active | €550,000 | €3,929 | 52.3% | 80 | 65 |
| Freixo de Cima e de Baixo · 261e9e | Active | €550,000 | €1,964 | 23.9% | 73 | 56 |
| Median comp | €550,000 | €2,978 | 15.4% | 77 | 58 |
Long-term rental This property, listed at €725,000 with a fair value of €480,158, is priced 33.8% above market expectations, indicating it may not attract sufficient tenant interest for sustained occupancy. Given its 0% gross yield and decent condition score of 85/100, the potential for long-term rental is significantly hindered by its high price point. Buy-and-hold Although the location near Braga offers some economic stability through industrial activities, this property’s overpriced status diminishes its attractiveness as a buy-and-hold investment. The gap between the listing price and fair value suggests that capital appreciation may be limited and not justified by the current fundamentals. Family rental At €725,000, this property is overpriced relative to its fair value of €480,158, making it less appealing for families seeking affordable housing. The neighbourhood's modest score of 61/100 may further limit the attractiveness of renting this property to families, especially with a zero gross yield. Not ideal for The luxury market may not find value here, as the high asking price does not reflect the property's actual worth based on its economic and neighbourhood metrics. Similarly, the student housing and short-term vacation rental segments are likely underwhelmed by the high price and the property's features, leading to poor demand.
Economic Volatility The economic stability score of 60/100 indicates potential risks due to fluctuations in the local economy, which could affect rental income stability.**
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