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4-bedroom, 5-bathroom house of 308 m², built in 2003, energy rating B. Located on avenida António Santos Leite, 708, Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This townhouse includes a private terrace and garden for leisure, and a box garage that accommodates two cars, enhancing convenience in urban living.
The valuation. The asking price of €666,000 sits 24.5% above the fair value of €503,157, indicating that the property is overpriced by €162,843. This discrepancy suggests a significant risk for potential investors. Buy-to-flip angle. The resale strategy would involve enhancing the property’s appeal through minor renovations, ideally aiming for a profit margin that offsets the current overpriced listing. The market in Maia's desirable areas could support this initiative if executed well. Buy-to-let angle. The rental income strategy reflects a gross yield of 3.5%, estimated at €1,943 per month, making it a moderately low-yield investment in the current market. However, strong demand for family rentals in this area could sustain occupancy rates.
Fair value modelled at €503,157 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €666,000 sits €162,843 (24.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €666,000 versus the avenida António Santos Leite, 708 area baseline of €846,692 (€2,749/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 82). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 80/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 80 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
avenida António Santos Leite, 708
Area baseline €846,692 + condition +€20,213 + location +€51,744 = modelled fair value of €503,157 (€1,634/m²), a €162,843 (24.5%) gap versus the €666,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avenida António Santos Leite, 708 | Subject | €666,000 | €2,162 | — | 75 | 80 |
| Cidade da Maia · ba5a5e | Active | €780,000 | €1,921 | 11.2% | 82 | 63 |
| Águas Santas · 938639 | Active | €550,000 | €2,371 | 9.6% | 72 | 76 |
| Águas Santas · 6fb8dd | Active | €550,000 | €2,371 | 9.6% | 75 | 70 |
| Cidade da Maia · 9570f8 | Active | €610,000 | €1,680 | 22.3% | 75 | 74 |
| Median comp | €580,000 | €2,146 | 0.8% | 75 | 72 |
Long-term rental The property presents a yield of only 3.5% gross, which is not competitive in the current market conditions. With a fair value significantly lower than the listing price, this investment is not likely to yield satisfactory returns for long-term rental. Family rental While the property's decent condition and good neighbourhood ratings suggest it could attract family tenants, the high listing price makes it less appealing. Families seeking value will likely gravitate towards more competitively priced alternatives. Buy-and-hold Considering the property is overpriced by 24.5% compared to its fair value, the buy-and-hold strategy may not provide adequate capital appreciation over time. The risk of stagnation in property values, coupled with a low yield, raises concerns about this as a viable long-term investment strategy.
Economic-Tenant Mismatch Risk: The economic and tenant stability scores are both 80/100, indicating potential vulnerabilities if local economic conditions fluctuate unexpectedly.
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