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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 80 m², built in 1998, energy rating C. Located on via Engenheiro Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo, Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Balcony with unobstructed views perfect for enjoying the sun, complemented by a private closed box garage for secure parking in a highly desirable location.
The valuation. The asking price of €240,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €125,877, reflecting a staggering €114,123 (47.6%) premium. The property's valuation is decidedly overpriced given these figures.
Fair value modelled at €125,877 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €240,000 sits €114,123 (47.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €240,000 versus the via Engenheiro Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo area baseline of €197,120 (€2,464/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 74 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 78). 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.
via Engenheiro Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo
Area baseline €197,120 + condition +€3,125 + location +€10,752 = modelled fair value of €125,877 (€1,573/m²), a €114,123 (47.6%) gap versus the €240,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Engenheiro Belmiro Mendes de Azevedo | Subject | €240,000 | €3,000 | — | 74 | 74 |
| rua Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco | Active | €265,000 | €2,732 | 8.9% | 72 | 73 |
| Cidade da Maia · 956908 | Active | €209,000 | €3,603 | 20.1% | 72 | 75 |
| Cidade da Maia · 483a85 | Active | €322,000 | €3,354 | 11.8% | 74 | 74 |
| rua do Padre Manuel da Silva, 44 | Active | €294,000 | €3,818 | 27.3% | 73 | 74 |
| Median comp | €279,500 | €3,479 | 16.0% | 73 | 74 |
Long-term rental This 1-bed apartment in Castêlo da Maia is priced at €240,000, significantly exceeding its fair value of €125,877, indicating it is overpriced by 47.6%. With a gross yield of only 4.1%, the financial returns for long-term rental investments may not justify the high entry price. Buy-and-hold The buy-and-hold strategy for this property is hampered by its overpriced status, listed at €240,000 against a fair value of €125,877. Despite the Porto metropolitan area's ongoing development, the substantial price gap of 47.6% diminishes potential capital appreciation over time. Family rental Targeting the family rental market may not be ideal for this 1-bed apartment priced at €240,000, which is overpriced by 47.6% relative to its fair value of €125,877. Families typically seek larger living spaces, and the yield of 4.1% further suggests that the investment may not provide adequate returns. Not ideal for The luxury market is unlikely to absorb the 1-bed apartment in Castêlo da Maia, especially considering its overpriced nature at €240,000. Additionally, the property is unsuitable for student housing due to its limited size and the mismatch with area demand.
Tenant turnover risk High tenant turnover may arise due to a tenant stability score of only 70/100, indicating potential challenges in retaining tenants.
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