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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 79 m², built in 2025, energy rating B. Located on rua do Almada, 57, Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória parish, Porto municipality, Porto district. Notable Features: This apartment features high-quality natural oak finishes and recessed LED lighting with motion sensors in common areas, enhancing both luxury and energy efficiency.
The valuation. The asking price of €485,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €286,415, suggesting the property is overpriced by €198,585 (40.9%). This discrepancy raises concerns regarding potential returns for investors.
Fair value modelled at €286,415 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €485,000 sits €198,585 (40.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €485,000 versus the rua do Almada, 57 area baseline of €289,061 (€3,659/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 72/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 78 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua do Almada, 57
Area baseline €289,061 + condition +€4,320 + location +€22,816 = modelled fair value of €286,415 (€3,626/m²), a €198,585 (40.9%) gap versus the €485,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua do Almada, 57 | Subject | €485,000 | €6,139 | — | 80 | 72 |
| avenida de Rodrigues de Freitas | Active | €365,000 | €6,186 | 0.8% | 82 | 80 |
| rua de Trás, 29 | Active | €399,000 | €5,466 | 11.0% | 75 | 81 |
| rua de Dom João IV | Active | €289,000 | €5,898 | 3.9% | 80 | 82 |
| rua 31 de Janeiro | Active | €370,000 | €5,286 | 13.9% | 80 | 80 |
| Median comp | €367,500 | €5,682 | 7.4% | 80 | 81 |
Long-term rental This property, with a gross yield of 3%, appears to be overpriced at €485,000, significantly exceeding the fair value of €286,415. Consequently, the investment does not offer a financially sound opportunity for long-term rental returns given the high acquisition cost and potential tenant quality challenges in the neighbourhood. Buy-and-hold Holding this 1-bed apartment in Porto for the long term may prove disadvantageous as it is currently valued at 40.9% above fair value. The projected growth in property value does not justify the purchase price for a buy-and-hold strategy, given the limited upside potential in a slightly underperforming neighbourhood. Value-add renovation While value-add renovations can enhance a property’s worth, investing in this unit at an overpriced valuation of €485,000 poses an inherent risk. The initial purchase price far exceeds the fair value, which can severely limit the potential return on investment from renovation efforts. Not ideal for The characteristics of this property and its pricing make it unsuitable for a short-term vacation rental strategy, which typically necessitates competitive pricing. Similarly, the luxury market and student housing opportunities do not align with the current overvaluation, minimizing their viability as investment strategies.
Tenant turnover risk High tenant turnover is a concern due to a tenant stability score of 65/100, indicating potential challenges in maintaining consistent occupancy and rental income.
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