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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 202 m² on the 2nd floor, energy rating C. Located on rua Sousa Aroso, Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira parish, Matosinhos municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment's spacious living area includes a cozy fireplace with a heat recovery system, creating a warm atmosphere while enjoying picturesque sea views from the balcony.
The valuation. The asking price of €895,000 exceeds the fair value of €613,665 by €281,335 (31.4%), indicating that the property is overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. A resale strategy would focus on renovations to enhance value for a quick sale, but given current pricing, potential profits may be limited. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 3.5% (~€2,610/month), this property can provide a modest rental income, appealing to long-term tenants seeking suburban living near Porto.
Fair value modelled at €613,665 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €895,000 sits €281,335 (31.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €895,000 versus the rua Sousa Aroso area baseline of €668,620 (€3,310/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 (Condition 73 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Sousa Aroso
Area baseline €668,620 + condition +€0 + location +€51,701 = modelled fair value of €613,665 (€3,038/m²), a €281,335 (31.4%) gap versus the €895,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Sousa Aroso | Subject | €895,000 | €4,431 | — | 73 | 73 |
| rua Pintor Amadeu Sousa Cardoso, 96 | Active | €850,000 | €4,722 | 6.6% | 73 | 71 |
| rua César Abott, 82 | Active | €930,000 | €4,921 | 11.1% | 78 | 72 |
| Aldoar, Foz Do Douro e Nevogilde · 001a96 | Active | €596,000 | €3,311 | 25.3% | 64 | 81 |
| Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira · 49b823 | Active | €490,000 | €3,920 | 11.5% | 70 | 68 |
| Median comp | €723,000 | €4,321 | 2.5% | 72 | 72 |
Long-term rental The 3-bed apartment in Matosinhos, listed at €895,000, exceeds its fair value by 31.4%, indicating a substantial overshooting relative to the expected market price. While the gross yield of 3.5% may seem appealing, the apartment's overpriced status diminishes its attractiveness for long-term rental investment. Family rental With a listing price of €895,000 and a fair value of €613,665, this property is clearly overpriced, creating an unappealing investment scenario for family rental purposes. Families may prefer more reasonably priced options, which limits the potential market for this high-cost apartment in the area. Buy-and-hold At €895,000, the apartment is priced significantly above its fair value of €613,665, which raises red flags for the buy-and-hold strategy. Investors looking for long-term appreciation may find better opportunities elsewhere, given the 31.4% discrepancy that suggests this property is overpriced for holding purposes.
Economic Downturn Risk The economic stability score of 75/100 suggests potential vulnerabilities, indicating that any downturn could adversely affect tenant retention and rental income.
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