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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom studio of 70 m² on the 4th floor, built in 2017, energy rating C. Located on rua de Santa Catarina, Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória parish, Porto municipality, Porto district. This property retains historical charm as the former residence of 19th-century writer Arnaldo Gama, enhancing its appeal in Porto's vibrant cultural landscape.
The valuation. The asking price of €320,000 exceeds the fair value of €263,455 by €56,545 (17.7%), indicating that the property is overpriced. This discrepancy suggests buyers should approach with caution before proceeding with a purchase.
Fair value modelled at €263,455 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €320,000 sits €56,545 (17.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €320,000 versus the rua de Santa Catarina area baseline of €256,130 (€3,659/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 82/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 78/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 85 · Economic 85 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua de Santa Catarina
Area baseline €256,130 + condition +€7,984 + location +€25,731 = modelled fair value of €263,455 (€3,764/m²), a €56,545 (17.7%) gap versus the €320,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua de Santa Catarina | Subject | €320,000 | €4,571 | — | 80 | 78 |
| Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória · 49b68b | Active | €299,000 | €4,983 | 9.0% | 78 | 79 |
| rua de Camões | Active | €284,000 | €4,733 | 3.5% | 76 | 77 |
| Bonfim · 41ffb0 | Active | €305,000 | €3,389 | 25.9% | 75 | 75 |
| rua de Júlio Dinis, 880 | Active | €199,000 | €5,237 | 14.6% | 80 | 68 |
| Median comp | €291,500 | €4,858 | 6.3% | 77 | 76 |
Long-term rental This property, with a gross yield of 3.9%, is not positioned for attractive returns compared to its fair market value of €263,455. Despite the stable housing demand in Porto's central area, the 17.7% gap indicates it is overpriced for long-term rental investors. Buy-and-hold The property's valuation at €320,000 suggests it lacks the potential for significant appreciation, given that it exceeds the fair value by 17.7%. While the central location offers numerous urban amenities, the current pricing makes it an unsuitable buy-and-hold investment based on expected returns. Short-term vacation rental At a listing price of €320,000, the property does not align well with the expected returns for short-term vacation rentals, given its gross yield of only 3.9%. The neighborhood's positive attributes may appeal to tourists, but the property’s significant overpricing diminishes its attractiveness for this strategy.
[Tenant turnover risk] With a tenant stability score of 70/100, there is a potential risk of higher tenant turnover, which may lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
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