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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 79 m², built in 1998, energy rating C. Located on via Engenheiro Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo, 339, Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Feature: The property includes a closed garage, enhancing security and convenience, and is situated just minutes from Maia University, making it ideal for students and professionals alike.
The valuation. The asking price of €240,000 is significantly above the fair value of €127,308, exceeding it by €112,692 or 47.0%. This property is therefore considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €127,308 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €240,000 sits €112,692 (47.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €240,000 versus the via Engenheiro Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo, 339 area baseline of €194,656 (€2,464/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 77). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 78/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 75 · Economic 85 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
via Engenheiro Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo, 339
Area baseline €194,656 + condition +€4,320 + location +€12,387 = modelled fair value of €127,308 (€1,611/m²), a €112,692 (47.0%) gap versus the €240,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Engenheiro Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo, 339 | Subject | €240,000 | €3,038 | — | 80 | 78 |
| rua do Padre Manuel da Silva, 44 | Active | €294,000 | €3,818 | 25.7% | 73 | 74 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 0dcc0c | Active | €188,500 | €3,491 | 14.9% | 75 | 73 |
| rua Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco | Active | €265,000 | €2,732 | 10.1% | 72 | 73 |
| rua Nova dos Altos | Active | €290,000 | €2,900 | 4.5% | 68 | 75 |
| Median comp | €277,500 | €3,196 | 5.2% | 73 | 74 |
Long-term rental The 1-bed apartment in Castêlo da Maia, listed at €240,000, presents a significant gap from its fair value of €127,308, indicating that it is overpriced by 47.0%. With a gross yield of only 4%, this investment lacks the potential for strong rental returns relative to its purchase price. Buy-and-hold While the apartment in Maia benefits from a decent neighborhood rating of 78/100, its current price of €240,000 exceeds fair market value, making it overpriced. The anticipated appreciation in a generally stable housing market does not justify the high entry cost for a buy-and-hold strategy. Family rental Although the property scores well in both condition (79/100) and neighborhood quality, with family rental demand in Porto, the listing price of €240,000 suggests it is overpriced compared to the fair value of €127,308. This premium pricing limits the potential for families seeking affordable long-term options in the area.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 70/100 indicates a moderate risk of tenant turnover, which could lead to increased vacancy and potential rental income loss.
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