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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 117 m², built in 2003, energy rating B. Located Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment includes a functional fireplace with a heat recuperator, enhancing warmth and comfort during colder months, and is complemented by a recently upgraded building façade for improved energy efficiency.
The valuation. The asking price of €294,900 is significantly above the fair value of €152,163, creating an excessive premium of €142,737, or 48.4%. Verdict: overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy could prove challenging since the property is overpriced, necessitating significant appreciation to achieve a profitable resale. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 3.9%, generating €958/month in rental income, the rental strategy may attract long-term tenants despite the overvaluation.
Fair value modelled at €152,163 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €294,900 sits €142,737 (48.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €294,900 versus the Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €288,288 (€2,464/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 63/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 60 · Room dimensions 66). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 66/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €288,288 + condition -€22,120 + location +€10,483 = modelled fair value of €152,163 (€1,301/m²), a €142,737 (48.4%) gap versus the €294,900 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castêlo da Maia · 911375 | Subject | €294,900 | €2,521 | — | 65 | 66 |
| rua Fernando de Almeida, 147 | Active | €320,000 | €3,404 | 35.1% | 70 | 71 |
| rua de António Barbosa da Silva, 36 | Active | €355,000 | €2,591 | 2.8% | 73 | 71 |
| avenida Visconde de Barreiros | Active | €470,000 | €2,781 | 10.3% | 70 | 70 |
| rua Manuel Vieira Neves da Cruz, 45 | Active | €340,000 | €2,742 | 8.8% | 74 | 74 |
| Median comp | €347,500 | €2,762 | 9.6% | 72 | 71 |
Long-term rental The projected gross yield of 3.9% combined with a fair value significantly lower than the listing price indicates that this property is overpriced for long-term rental purposes. Investors may struggle to attract tenants or achieve a satisfactory return on investment in this market condition. Buy-and-hold Given the current asking price of €294,900, which is 48.4% above its fair value, this property does not present a prudent buy-and-hold strategy. Investors may face challenges seeing any appreciation in value that justifies the current premium. Family rental The apartment's current condition score of 63/100, alongside the overpriced listing, suggests that it may not be a suitable option for family rental investment. Families are likely to seek properties that offer better value for money and condition, which this listing fails to provide.
Tenant turnover risk: With a tenant stability score of 55/100, there is a heightened risk of frequent tenant turnover, which can lead to potential income loss and increased costs for finding new tenants.
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