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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 103 m² on the 2nd floor, energy rating C. Located on rua Central da Gandra, Gandra parish, Paredes municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Feature: The apartment includes direct access to a large balcony from both the kitchen and living room, enhancing outdoor living opportunities and natural light. Investment Potential: Located just 100 meters from CESPU College, it offers high rental demand. Parking Included: Comes with 1 basement parking space, adding convenience in a central location.
The valuation. The asking price of €255,000 is significantly inflated, positioned €154,889 (60.7%) above the fair value of €100,111. This valuation indicates the property is overpriced in the current market. Buy-to-flip angle. The potential resale strategy involves making minor aesthetic upgrades to appeal to buyers seeking contemporary living spaces. After improvements, the aim would be to sell above the purchase price, albeit at a high market risk due to current pricing. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 3.7% at €786 per month, the rental income strategy targets long-term tenants. This approach takes advantage of the area's proximity to Porto for consistent demand despite the property being overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €100,111 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €255,000 sits €154,889 (60.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €255,000 versus the rua Central da Gandra area baseline of €206,618 (€2,006/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 70 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 74/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 75 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Central da Gandra
Area baseline €206,618 + condition -€13,680 + location +€9,967 = modelled fair value of €100,111 (€972/m²), a €154,889 (60.7%) gap versus the €255,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Central da Gandra | Subject | €255,000 | €2,476 | — | 65 | 74 |
| Campo e Sobrado · 9375d1 | Active | €275,000 | €2,523 | 1.9% | 70 | 74 |
| Gandra · 82c806 | Active | €230,000 | €2,771 | 11.9% | 65 | 70 |
| Campo e Sobrado · 6d5170 | Active | €230,000 | €2,614 | 5.6% | 65 | 63 |
| travessa de São Domingos, 160 | Active | €279,000 | €2,735 | 10.5% | — | 66 |
| Median comp | €252,500 | €2,675 | 8.0% | 65 | 68 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced at €255,000 compared to its fair value of €100,111, creating a significant 60.7% gap. With a gross yield of only 3.7%, the long-term rental strategy would yield suboptimal returns relative to the initial investment. Buy-and-hold Given the property’s high price and a fair value of €100,111, holding onto this investment may not lead to the capital appreciation necessary to justify its current listing. The neighborhood's decent condition score of 67/100 suggests potential, but not at the current inflated price. Family rental While the property is situated in a desirable urban-suburban mix near Porto, it is still overpriced with a gap of 60.7% versus its fair value. Family rental prospects may be appealing, but the high initial cost undermines the investment's viability in the current market context.
Economic Volatility Risk: With an economic stability score of 70/100, the region may face fluctuations that could impact tenant demand and property value. Tenant Turnover Risk: A tenant stability score of 75/100 suggests potential risks with tenant retention which can lead to increased vacancy rates and costs associated with finding new tenants.
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