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0-bedroom, 1-bathroom studio of 89 m², built in 1992, energy rating D. Located Valongo parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment's modern kitchen is equipped with excellent storage solutions, and the double sink in the bathroom enhances daily convenience for its residents.
The valuation. The asking price of €230,000 is significantly above the fair value of €130,325, exceeding it by €99,675, which constitutes a 43.3% markup. This property is evidently overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. With strategic renovations leveraging the property’s high-quality finishes, a resale could target a price closer to market expectations, enhancing profitability. Quick turnover is essential to mitigate cash flow risks due to initial overpricing. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated rental income of approximately €709/month yields a modest gross yield of 3.7%. This rental strategy may attract long-term tenants in a suburban market close to Porto, though rental performance could face market saturation.
Fair value modelled at €130,325 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €230,000 sits €99,675 (43.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €230,000 versus the Valongo, Valongo, Porto area baseline of €207,103 (€2,327/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 52/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 50 · Economic 50 · Tenant Quality 50). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Valongo, Valongo, Porto
Area baseline €207,103 + condition +€4,728 + location +€997 = modelled fair value of €130,325 (€1,464/m²), a €99,675 (43.3%) gap versus the €230,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valongo · 6c7abc | Subject | €230,000 | €2,584 | — | 75 | 52 |
| rua Cesário Verde | Active | €170,000 | €3,617 | 40.0% | 75 | 72 |
| travessa Maria Luisa Almeida Matos, 104 | Active | €239,000 | €2,845 | 10.1% | 72 | 68 |
| travessa Maria Luisa Almeida Matos, 80 | Active | €235,000 | €2,938 | 13.7% | 80 | 65 |
| rua Almada Negreiros, 153 | Active | €160,000 | €3,478 | 34.6% | 70 | 69 |
| Median comp | €202,500 | €3,208 | 24.1% | 74 | 69 |
Long-term rental The property at €230,000 is overpriced by 43.3% compared to its fair value of €130,325, making it a challenging investment for long-term rental strategies. With a gross yield of only 3.7% and a neighbourhood score of 52/100, the potential for consistent rental income is limited. Family rental Although targeting family rentals can be lucrative, this studio's current listing price does not offer a competitive advantage in the Valongo market. The combination of the property being overpriced and a relatively low neighbourhood score indicates that attracting families to rent may be difficult. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is unadvisable given its fair value gap and overall market conditions. The 43.3% overpricing suggests that the property may not appreciate at the desired rate, potentially hindering long-term capital growth for investors.
Economic and Tenant Instability Risk: With both economic stability and tenant stability scores at 50/100, there is a significant risk of fluctuating tenant demand and potential income volatility, adversely affecting the property's cash flow.
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