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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 114 m², energy rating F. Located on rua José Saramago, Oliveira do Douro parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This top-floor apartment offers exceptional west-facing views and a suite featuring built-in wardrobes, enhancing both privacy and storage.
The valuation. The asking price of €269,000 is significantly above fair value, which is estimated at €116,441. This results in an overpriced verdict by €152,559 (56.7%).
Fair value modelled at €116,441 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €269,000 sits €152,559 (56.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €269,000 versus the rua José Saramago area baseline of €308,370 (€2,705/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 74 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 68/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua José Saramago
Area baseline €308,370 + condition +€4,987 + location +€7,486 = modelled fair value of €116,441 (€1,021/m²), a €152,559 (56.7%) gap versus the €269,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua José Saramago | Subject | €269,000 | €2,360 | — | 74 | 68 |
| rua Centro Republicano Pádua Correia | Active | €283,000 | €2,461 | 4.3% | 72 | 71 |
| rua Luís de Camões | Active | €250,000 | €3,165 | 34.1% | 72 | 77 |
| Gondomar (São Cosme), Valbom e Jovim · 49b7f0 | Active | €260,000 | €3,291 | 39.5% | 74 | 73 |
| rua Diogo Cassels, 121 | Active | €535,000 | €3,993 | 69.2% | 70 | 73 |
| Median comp | €271,500 | €3,228 | 36.8% | 72 | 73 |
Long-term rental The 2-bed apartment's gross yield of 3.4% is lower than desirable for a stable long-term investment, especially considering the significant price gap of 56.7% above fair value. The proximity to Porto enhances demand, but the price suggests that this property may not generate satisfactory returns for long-term rental. Family rental Although the apartment is located in a safe suburban area, its fair value of €116,441 indicates that it is overpriced for family rentals. The 3.4% yield fails to compensate for the high price point, making it an unfavorable investment for families seeking quality rental options. Buy-and-hold With the property priced at €269,000, significantly above its fair valuation, the buy-and-hold strategy appears less attractive in this case. The potential for appreciation does not justify the current pricing, leaving little room for capital growth or return on investment. Not ideal for: Luxury market, Short-term rental, Student housing The estimated value does not align with luxury market expectations, and the apartment's price precludes profitable short-term rental or student housing opportunities. Consequently, investors should avoid these strategies, as the property is not positioned to meet the demands of these segments.
Tenant turnover risk: With a tenant stability score of 65/100, there is a heightened risk of higher turnover rates, potentially leading to increased vacancy and associated costs for the property owner.
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