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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 148 m² on the 1st floor, built in 2009, energy rating C. Located on rua Escola do Maninho, Madalena parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a generous terrace ideal for entertaining, along with two dedicated parking spaces and additional storage, enhancing convenience in a prime location.
The valuation. The asking price of €380,000 is significantly above the fair value of €154,279, representing an overpricing of €225,721 (59.4%). This property is clearly not a sound investment for buyers looking for value. Buy-to-flip angle. With the current market conditions, flipping this apartment for a quick profit seems unfeasible given the substantial markup over its fair value. Any resale strategy would require significant market appreciation to justify the investment. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated rental income of €1,045 per month yields a gross return of 3.3%, which is relatively low compared to expectations in a competitive rental market. Long-term rental strategies may not recuperate the excessive purchase cost.
Fair value modelled at €154,279 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €380,000 sits €225,721 (59.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €380,000 versus the rua Escola do Maninho area baseline of €414,400 (€2,800/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 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 65 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Escola do Maninho
Area baseline €414,400 + condition +€3,006 + location +€12,745 = modelled fair value of €154,279 (€1,042/m²), a €225,721 (59.4%) gap versus the €380,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Escola do Maninho | Subject | €380,000 | €2,568 | — | 74 | 73 |
| Canidelo · 9388fe | Active | €330,000 | €3,367 | 31.1% | 72 | 71 |
| Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada · f366d0 | Active | €295,000 | €4,338 | 69.0% | 75 | 72 |
| Madalena · 28bc9a | Active | €320,000 | €3,200 | 24.6% | 70 | 72 |
| rua da Fitela, 8 | Active | €254,000 | €3,528 | 37.4% | 80 | 80 |
| Median comp | €307,500 | €3,448 | 34.3% | 74 | 72 |
Long-term rental The property, with a fair value of €154,279, is overpriced at €380,000, indicating a significant gap of 59.4%. With a gross yield of only 3.3%, it does not present a compelling opportunity for long-term rental investments. Family rental While the apartment is located in a neighborhood with a decent score of 73/100, the 59.4% gap from fair value suggests it is overpriced for family rental purposes. Families seeking value may find better options elsewhere given the current price of €380,000. Buy-and-hold Although the Porto metropolitan area has a stable economy, the property’s listing price of €380,000 is above its fair value of €154,279, making it overpriced for a buy-and-hold strategy. The potential for long-term appreciation is hindered by the steep 59.4% discrepancy from fair value, affecting overall investment viability.
Economic Sensitivity The combined economic and tenant stability score of 70/100 indicates a medium risk, suggesting potential vulnerability to economic downturns that could impact rental income and occupancy rates.
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