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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 96 m² on the 1st floor, energy rating C. Located Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a built-in wardrobe in one bedroom and a west-facing balcony with pleasant views, enhancing both storage and outdoor living.
The valuation. The asking price of €322,000 is 53.8% above the fair value of €148,802, confirming the property is overpriced. This discrepancy suggests the value may not attract informed buyers. Buy-to-flip angle. A resale or wholesale strategy would likely require significant investment in renovations, given the current asking price, in order to achieve a profit margin in this competitive market. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 3.5% at €939/month, the rental income strategy could be viable but may not cover the high purchase cost effectively considering the area's mixed neighbourhood rating.
Fair value modelled at €148,802 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €322,000 sits €173,198 (53.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €322,000 versus the Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €263,904 (€2,749/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 (Condition 74 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 74/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €263,904 + condition +€1,500 + location +€12,902 = modelled fair value of €148,802 (€1,550/m²), a €173,198 (53.8%) gap versus the €322,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade da Maia · 483a85 | Subject | €322,000 | €3,354 | — | 74 | 74 |
| avenida António Santos Leite, 461 | Active | €322,000 | €3,500 | 4.3% | 85 | 70 |
| Moreira · dee61c | Active | €222,500 | €3,708 | 10.6% | 72 | 74 |
| rua do Padre Manuel da Silva, 44 | Active | €294,000 | €3,818 | 13.8% | 73 | 74 |
| rua Nova dos Altos | Active | €290,000 | €2,900 | 13.5% | 68 | 75 |
| Median comp | €292,000 | €3,604 | 7.4% | 73 | 74 |
Long-term rental The 2-bed apartment in Cidade da Maia, listed at €322,000, is overpriced by 53.8% compared to its fair value of €148,802. With a gross yield of only 3.5%, this investment may not generate the long-term returns typically expected in a sound rental strategy. Family rental Given its condition rating of 76/100 and a decent neighbourhood score of 74/100, this property could meet the needs of families. However, its significant overpricing at €322,000 compared to the fair value undermines its attractiveness as a family rental option. Buy-and-hold While the Greater Porto area shows strong housing demand, the current pricing of €322,000 makes the buy-and-hold strategy less appealing due to its 53.8% gap from fair value. Investors should be cautious, as the expected growth may not compensate for the significant initial overvaluation.
Economic downturn risk A potential economic downturn could negatively impact the economic stability score of 80/100, affecting tenant demand and occupancy rates, especially with a tenant stability score of 70/100.
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