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4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 226 m², built in 2003, energy rating E. Located on travessa do Monte do Xisto, 26, Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This property boasts a spacious multifunctional lounge of 44m² in the basement, perfect for entertainment or recreation, along with automated gates for enhanced security and convenience.
The valuation. The asking price of €520,000 is significantly above the fair value of €367,196, resulting in an overvaluation of €152,804 (29.4%). This suggests that the property is overpriced based on market comparisons.
Fair value modelled at €367,196 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €520,000 sits €152,804 (29.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €520,000 versus the travessa do Monte do Xisto, 26 area baseline of €556,864 (€2,464/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 82/100 (Condition 78 · Materials 84 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 72/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 65 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
travessa do Monte do Xisto, 26
Area baseline €556,864 + condition +€22,953 + location +€27,843 = modelled fair value of €367,196 (€1,625/m²), a €152,804 (29.4%) gap versus the €520,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| travessa do Monte do Xisto, 26 | Subject | €520,000 | €2,301 | — | 78 | 72 |
| Castêlo da Maia · ba599a | Active | €675,000 | €3,792 | 64.8% | 75 | 70 |
| Milheiros · 96c1b7 | Active | €385,000 | €2,692 | 17.0% | 73 | 73 |
| avenida António Santos Leite, 363 | Active | €685,000 | €2,676 | 16.3% | 80 | 70 |
| rua Calvário, 380 | Active | €1,800,000 | €5,625 | 144.5% | 70 | 73 |
| Median comp | €680,000 | €3,242 | 40.9% | 74 | 72 |
Long-term rental This property is currently overpriced at €520,000, significantly exceeding its fair value of €367,196 by 29.4%. With a gross yield of 3.7%, the investment potential is diminished due to the disparity in pricing. Family rental While the suburban setting of Castêlo da Maia offers a stable tenant base, the high listing price of €520,000 detracts from its attractiveness for family rentals. The fair value of €367,196 indicates a significant overpricing, reducing the potential return on investment for families seeking long-term accommodation. Buy-and-hold As a buy-and-hold investment, this property shows promise within the Greater Porto area; however, its current listing price of €520,000 is not justified against the fair value of €367,196. The 29.4% gap vs. fair value signals a need for price correction before it can generate satisfactory long-term returns. Not ideal for This property is not ideal for the luxury market or short-term vacation rental strategies due to its overpriced nature. Additionally, its valuation makes it unsuitable for student housing investments, where affordability is key.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 80 indicates a relatively healthy economic environment, but the tenant stability score of 70 suggests potential fluctuations in tenant retention that could impact rental income.
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