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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 56 m², built in 2005, energy rating C. Located Santo Tirso, Couto (Santa Cristina e São Miguel) e Burgães parish, Santo Tirso municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment includes a designated laundry area, enhancing organization and convenience for everyday living tasks, and offers a private parking space in a quiet residential setting.
The valuation. The asking price of €157,500 is significantly above fair value, which sits at €74,490, representing an excess of €83,010 or 52.7%. This property is currently overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy would focus on acquiring the apartment for quick resale after cosmetic improvements, given the current market conditions and the chance to leverage its proximity to Porto. Buy-to-let angle. The rental income potential appears limited, as the gross yield is estimated at 0% with no monthly income; however, the location's proximity to Porto could attract long-term tenants in search of stability.
Fair value modelled at €74,490 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €157,500 sits €83,010 (52.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €157,500 versus the Santo Tirso, Couto (Santa Cristina e São Miguel) e Burgães, Santo Tirso, Porto area baseline of €101,696 (€1,816/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 55/100 (Condition 58 · Materials 50 · Room dimensions 56). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 72/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Santo Tirso, Couto (Santa Cristina e São Miguel) e Burgães, Santo Tirso, Porto
Area baseline €101,696 + condition -€17,938 + location +€7,476 = modelled fair value of €74,490 (€1,330/m²), a €83,010 (52.7%) gap versus the €157,500 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Tirso, Couto (Santa Cristina e São Miguel) e Burgães · dc13f7 | Subject | €157,500 | €2,813 | — | 58 | 72 |
| largo Coronel Baptista Coelho, 44 | Active | €165,000 | €4,853 | 72.5% | — | 74 |
| largo Coronel Baptista Coelho, 44 | Active | €270,000 | €4,091 | 45.5% | — | 69 |
| rua do Jornal de Santo Tirso, 3 | Active | €250,000 | €2,688 | 4.4% | 70 | 68 |
| rua Professor Doutor António Faria Carneiro Pacheco, 180 | Active | €229,000 | €2,101 | 25.3% | — | 65 |
| Median comp | €239,500 | €3,390 | 20.5% | 70 | 69 |
Long-term rental This property is overpriced at €157,500, significantly exceeding its fair value of €74,490, making it an unfavorable long-term rental investment. With a gross yield of 0%, the anticipated returns will not justify the high entry price in this suburban market. Family rental Given the 52.7% gap from fair value, this one-bedroom apartment is overpriced for family rental purposes, as it lacks rental yield potential at 0%. The suburban context and decent neighborhood rating may attract families, but the asking price significantly undermines feasibility. Buy-and-hold The buy-and-hold strategy is not advisable here due to the excessive listing price of €157,500 against a fair value of €74,490, resulting in a 52.7% overvaluation. Future appreciation is uncertain and insufficient to offset the current mismatch between market price and realistic value expectations.
Economic Downturn Risk The property may face challenges during an economic downturn due to its moderate economic stability score of 70/100, which could impact tenant retention and rental income. Tenant Retention Risk With a tenant stability score also at 70/100, there is a significant chance of vacancy if the economic conditions worsen, resulting in potential revenue loss.
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