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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 110 m². Located on largo de São José, Ventosa parish, Alenquer municipality, Lisbon district. Property Features: This renovated house boasts a small first-floor terrace offering unobstructed rural views, enhancing its tranquil countryside living experience.
The valuation. The asking price of €265,000 is significantly above the fair value of €109,144, representing an excess of €155,856 (58.8%), indicating the property is overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. A resale strategy could focus on renovating key areas to enhance appeal and anticipate a higher resale price, leveraging the rural location’s proximity to Lisbon. Buy-to-let angle. Given the current gross yield of 0%, a rental strategy would necessitate significant renovations to justify rental income in the mixed neighbourhood, aiming for long-term stability.
Fair value modelled at €109,144 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €265,000 sits €155,856 (58.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €265,000 versus the largo de São José area baseline of €199,870 (€1,817/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 54/100 (Housing Market 50 · Amenities 50 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
largo de São José
Area baseline €199,870 + condition +€7,219 + location +€1,605 = modelled fair value of €109,144 (€992/m²), a €155,856 (58.8%) gap versus the €265,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| largo de São José | Subject | €265,000 | €2,409 | — | 75 | 54 |
| Aldeia Galega da Merceana e Aldeia Gavinha · 6d54e3 | Active | €370,000 | €4,868 | 102.1% | 75 | 62 |
| Aldeia Galega da Merceana e Aldeia Gavinha · 956c1e | Active | €370,000 | €3,524 | 46.3% | 75 | 58 |
| rua Duarte Simões, 11 | Active | €300,000 | €3,750 | 55.7% | 73 | 52 |
| União das Freguesias do Cadaval e Pêro Moniz · 96c6ab | Active | €275,000 | €5,093 | 111.4% | 80 | 54 |
| Median comp | €335,000 | €4,309 | 78.9% | 75 | 56 |
Long-term rental The property at €265,000 is marked at 58.8% above its fair value of €109,144, making it a poor candidate for long-term rental investments given the gross yield is effectively 0%. Additionally, the neighborhood score of 54/100 suggests limited tenant quality and amenities, raising further concerns about occupancy stability. Value-add renovation While the house has a decent condition rating of 79/100, the significant gap from fair value indicates that any renovation strategy would likely not yield a favorable return on investment due to the already inflated purchase price. Investing in renovations might enhance the property, but the initial investment is excessively high, and market conditions in this rural area do not support an adequate price recovery. Not ideal for short-term vacation rental due to the rural location with limited amenities and a low neighborhood score, as well as the luxury market which is inconsistent with the price point and tenant quality expectations.
Economic Volatility Risk With an economic stability score of 55/100, the property may be exposed to potential fluctuations in market conditions that could adversely affect rental income.
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