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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 106 m², built in 1988, energy rating E. Located Águas Santas parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment boasts an open-concept living area that seamlessly connects to a large balcony, offering unobstructed views and enhancing indoor-outdoor living.
The valuation. The asking price of €295,000 is significantly above the fair value of €174,475, creating an overpricing of €120,525, or 40.9%. This discrepancy suggests that the property is currently overpriced in the market.
Fair value modelled at €174,475 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €295,000 sits €120,525 (40.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €295,000 versus the Águas Santas, Maia, Porto area baseline of €267,544 (€2,524/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 83/100 (Condition 78 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Águas Santas, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €267,544 + condition +€12,422 + location +€13,653 = modelled fair value of €174,475 (€1,646/m²), a €120,525 (40.9%) gap versus the €295,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Águas Santas · 4d4643 | Subject | €295,000 | €2,783 | — | 78 | 73 |
| rua João Chagas S / N | Active | €324,500 | €2,575 | 7.5% | 74 | 68 |
| Baguim do Monte (Rio Tinto) · e40b11 | Active | €269,000 | €2,514 | 9.7% | 76 | 70 |
| Águas Santas · 6d5378 | Active | €310,000 | €2,627 | 5.6% | 72 | 73 |
| Ermesinde · 96c19f | Active | €285,000 | €2,545 | 8.6% | 72 | 70 |
| Median comp | €297,500 | €2,560 | 8.0% | 73 | 70 |
Long-term rental The property is currently overpriced at €295,000, as the fair value is significantly lower at €174,475, indicating a 40.9% gap. With a gross yield of 4.1%, it does not present a compelling investment opportunity for long-term rental. Family rental Despite being in a neighborhood with a decent condition score of 83/100 and a good employment context due to proximity to Porto, the high listing price renders this property overpriced at €295,000. Consequently, potential family renters may seek more value for their money elsewhere in the region. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is not advisable given its overpriced status, with a fair market value of €174,475 versus the listed price of €295,000. This significant price discrepancy suggests that capital appreciation is unlikely to compensate for the current overvaluation. Not ideal for A short-term vacation rental strategy is inappropriate here, given the property’s overpriced nature, which would deter potential tenants seeking value. Similarly, it does not align with the requirements of student housing or the luxury market, given its drop in overall perceived value. Location context The property benefits from proximity to Porto, enhancing both employment and school access scores, yet its pricing fails to reflect this advantage. The low crime rates in Portugal contribute positively to the neighborhood's appeal, but the current listing price overshadows these favorable factors. Neighbourhood dimensions While the neighborhood scores reasonably well with 73/100, the inflated property price at €295,000 outpaces the true market conditions necessary for attracting high-quality tenants. Overall economic and housing market conditions suggest that this property is not a strategic investment given the current listing.
Economic Downturn Risk The economic stability score of 80/100 suggests a relatively stable environment, but any unexpected downturn could negatively impact property value and tenant retention given the tenant stability score of 70/100.
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