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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 138 m², energy rating C. Located on rua Doutor Fernando Araújo de Barros, 265, Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment boasts an independent laundry area and two balconies that provide additional outdoor space, enhancing both practicality and enjoyment of the living environment.
The valuation. The asking price of €390,000 is significantly above the fair value of €218,432, making it overpriced by €171,568 (44.0%). This discrepancy suggests a lack of market alignment for this property.
Fair value modelled at €218,432 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €390,000 sits €171,568 (44.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €390,000 versus the rua Doutor Fernando Araújo de Barros, 265 area baseline of €340,032 (€2,464/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 74 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 78). 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 Doutor Fernando Araújo de Barros, 265
Area baseline €340,032 + condition +€6,684 + location +€18,547 = modelled fair value of €218,432 (€1,583/m²), a €171,568 (44.0%) gap versus the €390,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Doutor Fernando Araújo de Barros, 265 | Subject | €390,000 | €2,826 | — | 74 | 74 |
| Cidade da Maia · 6d5383 | Active | €375,000 | €3,000 | 6.2% | 72 | 66 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 23f433 | Active | €369,000 | €2,428 | 14.1% | 70 | 73 |
| rua D. Manuel | Active | €320,000 | €2,909 | 2.9% | 70 | 70 |
| rua António Marques, 2 | Active | €294,000 | €3,000 | 6.2% | 70 | 69 |
| Median comp | €344,500 | €2,955 | 4.5% | 70 | 70 |
Long-term rental This 3-bed apartment in Castêlo da Maia is overpriced by 44.0%, making it a less attractive option for long-term rental strategies that typically thrive on aligned fair value. The current gross yield of 3.8% fails to meet investor expectations given the fair value of €218,432. Family rental As a family rental option, this property is overpriced, leading to potential challenges in securing reliable tenants who demand value for their investment. The neighbourhood's score of 74/100 suggests decent suitability, but the high price point could hinder occupancy rates and long-term returns. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is questionable since it is currently overpriced, thus limiting the potential for decent capital appreciation. The 78/100 condition rating may attract some buyers, yet it does not compensate for the substantial gap from the fair value. Not ideal for The property is not suitable for short-term vacation rentals or student housing due to its suburban context and pricing. Additionally, it does not cater to the luxury market, as evidenced by its fair value significantly lower than the listing price.
[Economic Vulnerability] With an Economic Stability score of 70/100, there is a moderate risk that local economic downturns could lead to tenant instability, impacting rental income and property value.
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