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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 86 m² on the 4th floor, built in 1994, energy rating E. Located on rua Cidade de Castelo Branco, União das Freguesias do Cacém e São Marcos parish, Sintra municipality, Lisbon district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment uniquely includes a large attic/storage room, providing exceptional versatility for storage or a home office, alongside a small balcony overlooking a nearby playground.
The valuation. The asking price of €320,000 is significantly higher than the fair value of €197,371, representing an overpricing of €122,629 (38.3%). This property is not a financially sound investment based on its valuation.
Fair value modelled at €197,371 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €320,000 sits €122,629 (38.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €320,000 versus the rua Cidade de Castelo Branco area baseline of €271,158 (€3,153/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 73/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 76 · Room dimensions 74). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 65 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Cidade de Castelo Branco
Area baseline €271,158 + condition -€2,688 + location +€15,503 = modelled fair value of €197,371 (€2,295/m²), a €122,629 (38.3%) gap versus the €320,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Cidade de Castelo Branco | Subject | €320,000 | €3,721 | — | 72 | 71 |
| rua Ribeiro Sanches | Active | €259,000 | €3,500 | 5.9% | 71 | 71 |
| União das Freguesias do Cacém e São Marcos · dc13b4 | Active | €269,900 | €3,697 | 0.6% | 74 | 77 |
| rua do Coração de Maria | Active | €260,000 | €3,562 | 4.3% | 75 | 76 |
| avenida do Brasil | Active | €290,000 | €4,143 | 11.3% | 68 | 66 |
| Median comp | €264,950 | €3,630 | 2.5% | 73 | 74 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced by 38.3%, significantly exceeding its fair value of €197,371, which raises concerns about potential returns. With a gross yield of just 3.8%, this investment may not generate sufficient income to justify the inflated price. Family rental Given the property’s quality score of 73/100 and its pricing at €320,000, it does not align with the expected return for family rentals that typically require more favorable pricing. The neighbourhood score of 71/100 indicates decent living conditions, but this property remains overpriced relative to family rental demand and budget. Buy-and-hold As a buy-and-hold investment, the apartment’s current listing price signifies a 38.3% gap from its fair value, suggesting long-term appreciation may be impeded by initial overpricing. Although the property's condition (73/100) could attract buyers in the future, the immediate pricing issues create a challenge for a successful investment strategy.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 75/100, there is a moderate risk of downturns impacting cash flow, while a tenant stability score of 65/100 indicates potential issues with tenant retention, increasing vacancy rates.
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