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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 115 m², built in 2004, energy rating C. Located on rua Augusto Simões S / N, Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a charging point for electric cars, emphasizing sustainability in an urban setting, and is situated on the 5th floor for enhanced privacy and views.
The valuation. The asking price of €375,000 is significantly above the fair value of €181,847, representing a premium of €193,153 (51.5%). This property is evaluated as overpriced and presents limited potential for immediate equity. Buy-to-flip angle. With the current market conditions and the high asking price, pursuing a buy-to-flip strategy would prove challenging, as resale prices would likely not recoup the investment. Profit margins may be slim if renovations were required. Buy-to-let angle. A buy-to-let approach yields a gross rental income of approximately €938/month, translating to a modest 3% yield. This low return may necessitate consideration of property management costs and potential vacancy periods affecting cash flow.
Fair value modelled at €181,847 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €375,000 sits €193,153 (51.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €375,000 versus the rua Augusto Simões S / N area baseline of €316,135 (€2,749/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 74/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Augusto Simões S / N
Area baseline €316,135 + condition +€5,391 + location +€15,456 = modelled fair value of €181,847 (€1,581/m²), a €193,153 (51.5%) gap versus the €375,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Augusto Simões S / N | Subject | €375,000 | €3,261 | — | 75 | 74 |
| rua D. Manuel | Active | €320,000 | €2,909 | 10.8% | 70 | 70 |
| rua António Marques, 2 | Active | €294,000 | €3,000 | 8.0% | 70 | 69 |
| rua de António Lopes da Silva | Active | €319,000 | €2,492 | 23.6% | 75 | 71 |
| rua Doutor Joaquim Nogueira dos Santos, 884 | Active | €290,000 | €2,437 | 25.3% | 76 | 73 |
| Median comp | €306,500 | €2,701 | 17.2% | 73 | 71 |
Long-term rental The current listing price of €375,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €181,847, indicating that the property is overpriced by 51.5%. Consequently, the gross yield of 3% suggests that the potential return on investment may not be attractive for long-term rental purposes. Family rental Given the property’s fair value standing in relation to its listing price, it is clear that the apartment is overpriced at €375,000, especially in a suburban area with a gross yield of only 3%. This pricing may deter families looking for suitable rental accommodations in a neighborhood rated 74/100 for overall quality. Buy-and-hold With the apartment's current price of €375,000 compared to a fair value of €181,847, it appears to be a poor buy-and-hold investment due to a significant overpricing of 51.5%. The gross yield of 3% further reinforces the notion that the investment may underperform over the long term, failing to justify the initial capital outlay.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 70 suggests potential fluctuations in the local economy that could impact rental income and property value.
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