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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 121 m² on the 1st floor, built in 1951, energy rating E. Located on rua Álvares Cabral, Arcozelo parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. Proximity to Amenities: This well-maintained house boasts a large kitchen, living room with fireplace, and is just a short walk from Miramar beach and a golf course.
The valuation. The asking price of €375,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €108,562 by €266,438 (71.1%). This property is clearly overpriced in the current market. Buy-to-flip angle. The buy-to-flip strategy would aim to renovate the property quickly, targeting a resale that capitalizes on modern finishes to attract buyers, despite its current elevated price. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated rental income of €1,281/month and a gross yield of 4.1%, the property could serve as a long-term rental investment, appealing to families in the growing Porto metropolitan area.
Fair value modelled at €108,562 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €375,000 sits €266,438 (71.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €375,000 versus the rua Álvares Cabral area baseline of €302,621 (€2,501/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 61/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 62 · Room dimensions 59). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 76/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 75 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Álvares Cabral
Area baseline €302,621 + condition -€26,091 + location +€12,685 = modelled fair value of €108,562 (€897/m²), a €266,438 (71.1%) gap versus the €375,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Álvares Cabral | Subject | €375,000 | €3,099 | — | 65 | 76 |
| Arcozelo · 28bc5e | Active | €1,000,000 | €1,393 | 55.1% | 62 | 73 |
| Serzedo e Perosinho · 9388f2 | Active | €850,000 | €5,782 | 86.6% | 60 | 73 |
| Gulpilhares e Valadares · 956b58 | Active | €1,800,000 | €6,040 | 94.9% | 70 | 68 |
| Arcozelo · 23f22d | Active | €550,000 | €2,075 | 33.0% | 68 | 73 |
| Median comp | €925,000 | €3,929 | 26.8% | 65 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property, priced at €375,000, is significantly above its fair value of €108,562 by 71.1%, reflecting a concerning overpricing situation. With a gross yield of only 4.1%, the investment does not appear to generate sufficient income in relation to its high purchase price. Family rental While the property is situated in a desirable suburban area with access to urban amenities, its current listing price of €375,000 is excessive compared to the fair value of €108,562. This overvaluation hampers the potential to attract family renters looking for reasonable accommodation options within the market. Buy-and-hold The property’s significant price gap of 71.1% from its fair value indicates it is overpriced at €375,000 and unlikely to provide a satisfactory return on investment over the long term. Investing in this property with a gross yield of 4.1% does not align with a prudent buy-and-hold strategy when considering its valuation pitfalls.
Tenant turnover risk High tenant turnover could occur due to the tenant stability score of 75/100, indicating potential challenges in maintaining consistent occupancy levels.
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