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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 45 m², built in 1981, energy rating C. Located Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho parish, Vila Franca de Xira municipality, Lisbon district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment's unique solar orientation ensures abundant natural light throughout the day, enhancing its livability even amidst ongoing renovations with customizable finishes.
The valuation. The asking price of €248,000 is significantly above the fair value of €75,320, indicating an overpriced property by €172,680 (69.6%). This discrepancy raises concerns regarding the investment's viability. Buy-to-flip angle. With an extensive renovation needed due to the property’s condition rating of 25/100, a buy-and-flip strategy would demand substantial investment and effort to bring it to market readiness. A profitable resale is improbable given the high asking price. Buy-to-let angle. Rental income potential appears limited, with an estimated gross yield of 4% translating to €827/month. This modest return suggests possible difficulties in achieving cash flow sustainability in the current market condition.
Fair value modelled at €75,320 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €248,000 sits €172,680 (69.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €248,000 versus the Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area baseline of €132,525 (€2,945/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 25/100 (Condition 20 · Materials 30 · Room dimensions 35). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 86/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 85 · Economic 90 · Tenant Quality 90). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon
Area baseline €132,525 + condition -€35,156 + location +€13,906 = modelled fair value of €75,320 (€1,674/m²), a €172,680 (69.6%) gap versus the €248,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho · 483a7d | Subject | €248,000 | €5,511 | — | 20 | 86 |
| rua Boca Lara, 43 | Active | €200,000 | €4,000 | 27.4% | 20 | 74 |
| Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho · b7c0ef | Active | €290,000 | €3,372 | 38.8% | 35 | 70 |
| rua Brigadeiro Fernando Alberto de Oliveira | Active | €210,000 | €4,375 | 20.6% | 58 | 70 |
| rua Cidade de Dévnia S / N | Active | €215,000 | €3,359 | 39.0% | 45 | 68 |
| Median comp | €212,500 | €3,686 | 33.1% | 40 | 70 |
Long-term rental This 1-bed apartment is significantly overpriced at €248,000 compared to a fair value of €75,320, representing a 69.6% gap. With a gross yield of only 4% and a poor condition rating of 25/100, this investment lacks the potential for meaningful returns in the long-term rental market. Family rental Given the apartment's steep price relative to its fair value of €75,320, it is not a prudent choice for family rental investments. The strong neighborhood rating of 86/100 may attract families, but the high purchase price and low condition score indicate that this opportunity is overpriced. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is not advisable due to its 69.6% markup over fair value at €248,000. While the neighborhood is rated well, the apartment's poor condition and lack of profitability suggest that it is a long-term liability rather than a strategic asset.
Market Overreliance The high economic stability score of 90/100 may lead to complacency, as a minor economic downturn could expose vulnerabilities in the tenant base that also holds a stability score of 90/100, potentially leading to increased vacancy rates.
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