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4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 196 m², built in 2003, energy rating C. Located Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This property features a barbecue area ideal for outdoor entertaining and a heat recovery unit for enhanced energy efficiency, promoting comfort year-round.
The valuation. The asking price of €475,000 exceeds the fair value of €292,013 by €182,987 (38.5%), indicating the property is overpriced. The decision to invest should be approached cautiously given this significant disparity.
Fair value modelled at €292,013 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €475,000 sits €182,987 (38.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €475,000 versus the Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €482,944 (€2,464/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 74/100 (Condition 71 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 76). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 68/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €482,944 + condition -€2,144 + location +€19,757 = modelled fair value of €292,013 (€1,490/m²), a €182,987 (38.5%) gap versus the €475,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castêlo da Maia · 23f45b | Subject | €475,000 | €2,423 | — | 71 | 68 |
| rua Marcelino de Jesus Rocha S / N | Active | €430,000 | €2,848 | 17.5% | 72 | 72 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 82c734 | Active | €599,000 | €2,825 | 16.6% | 70 | 68 |
| Castêlo da Maia · ba599a | Active | €675,000 | €3,792 | 56.5% | 75 | 70 |
| rua Várzea, 54 | Active | €770,000 | €2,200 | 9.2% | 76 | 68 |
| Median comp | €637,000 | €2,837 | 17.0% | 74 | 69 |
Long-term rental This property in Castêlo da Maia is overpriced at €475,000 compared to its fair value of €292,013, creating a significant gap of 38.5%. While there is good housing demand associated with proximity to Porto, the gross yield of 3.5% does not compensate for the inflated cost. Family rental With a condition score of 74/100, this 4-bed house could appeal to families, but its current price point is too high given the fair valuation. The neighborhood's quality rating of 68/100 indicates average amenities and tenant quality, which further diminishes its attractiveness as a rental option. Buy-and-hold Although the suburban area has promising housing demand, investing in this property at €475,000, which is significantly overpriced, poses a considerable risk. The desired long-term capital appreciation may not materialize if the market corrects the property's overvaluation. Not ideal for: Short-term vacation rental, Student housing, Luxury market
Economic Sensitivity Risk The property has a moderate economic stability score of 70/100 combined with a lower tenant stability score of 65/100, indicating potential vulnerability to economic downturns that may affect tenant demand and rental income stability.
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