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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 177 m², built in 1984, energy rating E. Located on rua 4, Moreira parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This property boasts three distinct sun-facing orientations, enhancing natural light throughout the home, while the common room features a cozy fireplace. Overall Condition: Well-maintained, though some areas may require minor updates.
The valuation. The asking price of €398,000 is significantly above the fair value of €175,863, resulting in an overpricing of €222,137 (55.8%). This indicates that the property does not represent a good value investment. Buy-to-flip angle. A resale strategy could involve renovating the property to enhance its appeal, targeting buyers desiring suburban living near Porto. However, with the current overpricing, immediate resale may not yield profitable returns. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated monthly rental income of €1,492 provides a gross yield of 4.5%. Given the good school and low crime factors in the neighborhood, this strategy may attract long-term family tenants seeking stability.
Fair value modelled at €175,863 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €398,000 sits €222,137 (55.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €398,000 versus the rua 4 area baseline of €457,722 (€2,586/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 68/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 72/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua 4
Area baseline €457,722 + condition -€18,253 + location +€15,701 = modelled fair value of €175,863 (€994/m²), a €222,137 (55.8%) gap versus the €398,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua 4 | Subject | €398,000 | €2,249 | — | 70 | 72 |
| Moreira · 483c07 | Active | €410,000 | €2,092 | 7.0% | 70 | 76 |
| Moreira · b7c374 | Active | €560,000 | €2,353 | 4.6% | — | 74 |
| rua do Monte, 689 | Active | €560,000 | €7,368 | 227.7% | 65 | 70 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 99f42b | Active | €300,000 | €1,899 | 15.6% | 70 | 74 |
| Median comp | €485,000 | €2,223 | 1.2% | 70 | 74 |
Long-term rental The property’s listing price of €398,000 is significantly above the fair value estimate of €175,863, indicating it is overpriced by 55.8%. Additionally, the gross yield of 4.5% is below expectations for long-term rental investment given the current market conditions. Family rental While the suburban setting of Moreira offers desirable characteristics such as good schools and lower crime rates, the property’s price of €398,000 does not align with its fair value of €175,863, suggesting it is overpriced. Families may find better options elsewhere that offer more value for their rental needs. Buy-and-hold Considering the overpriced listing of €398,000 compared to the fair value of €175,863, this property does not present a viable buy-and-hold investment opportunity. With the current gross yield at 4.5%, it may not provide adequate returns relative to alternative investment options in the area.
Economic Recession Risk The economic and tenant stability scores of 75/100 indicate a moderate risk, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in market demand that could lead to decreased rental income or higher vacancy rates.
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