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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 86 m² on the 3rd floor, built in 2001, energy rating C. Located on rua Bernardino Costa, Gulpilhares e Valadares parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes access to expansive leisure areas within the gated community, featuring beautifully landscaped gardens and two dedicated playgrounds for family-friendly living.
The valuation. The asking price of €239,000 exceeds the fair value of €235,805 by €3,195 (1.3%), indicating that the property is overpriced. This slight premium calls for caution in investment consideration.
Fair value modelled at €235,805 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €239,000 sits €3,195 (1.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €239,000 versus the rua Bernardino Costa area baseline of €229,104 (€2,664/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 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Bernardino Costa
Area baseline €229,104 + condition +€4,703 + location +€17,908 = modelled fair value of €235,805 (€2,742/m²), a €3,195 (1.3%) gap versus the €239,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Bernardino Costa | Subject | €239,000 | €2,779 | — | 75 | 71 |
| rua Diogo Silves | Active | €280,000 | €3,333 | 19.9% | 80 | 74 |
| praceta Cooperativa o Telelefone, 11, 115 | Active | €260,000 | €3,250 | 16.9% | 75 | 65 |
| rua Joaquim Pereira Brandão | Active | €280,000 | €2,979 | 7.2% | 72 | 74 |
| travessa António Sérgio, 44 | Active | €307,000 | €2,791 | 0.4% | 73 | 70 |
| Median comp | €280,000 | €3,115 | 12.1% | 74 | 72 |
Long-term rental The property in Gulpilhares e Valadares, with a gross yield of 5.1%, may not provide substantial long-term investment returns, given its listing price of €239,000 against a fair value of €235,805. Investing in a property that is overpriced at a 1.3% gap versus fair value poses a risk of slower appreciation and potential cash flow issues for long-term landlords. Buy-and-hold The buy-and-hold strategy appears less favorable for this apartment, as it is priced above fair value at €239,000 while the fair value stands at €235,805. With a price that exceeds its fair market assessment, investors might encounter challenges in achieving desired returns over time. Family rental While the property is located in a suburban area with decent tenant quality, it remains overpriced at €239,000, with a fair value of €235,805. This price point could limit potential family rental demand and impact rental income stability due to market competition from more attractively priced properties.
Tenant turnover risk With a tenant stability score of 65/100, there is a heightened risk of turnover, which can lead to increased vacancy periods and associated costs for the property owner.
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