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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 68 m² on the 1st floor, built in 1981, energy rating D. Located Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a closed garage that provides essential parking space and adds significant value in the increasingly sought-after residential area of Castêlo da Maia.
The valuation. The asking price of €259,500 sits significantly above the fair value of €82,841, representing a premium of €176,659 (68.1%). This property is consequently deemed overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €82,841 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €259,500 sits €176,659 (68.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €259,500 versus the Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €167,552 (€2,464/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 56/100 (Condition 60 · Materials 55 · Room dimensions 55). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto
Area baseline €167,552 + condition -€19,975 + location +€7,616 = modelled fair value of €82,841 (€1,218/m²), a €176,659 (68.1%) gap versus the €259,500 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castêlo da Maia · be967d | Subject | €259,500 | €3,816 | — | 60 | 70 |
| vereda Manuel Santos Lessa | Active | €290,000 | €2,248 | 41.1% | 55 | 76 |
| avenida Vasco da Gama, 170 | Active | €290,000 | €3,766 | 1.3% | 55 | 70 |
| rua Conselheiro Luís Magalhães S / N | Active | €311,000 | €2,934 | 23.1% | 68 | 73 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 48398c | Active | €160,000 | €2,353 | 38.3% | — | 76 |
| Median comp | €290,000 | €2,644 | 30.7% | 55 | 75 |
Long-term rental The 2-bed apartment in Castêlo da Maia demonstrates a significant gap of 68.1% above its fair value, suggesting it is overpriced for long-term rental investment. With a gross yield of 3.7%, the potential rental return does not provide an attractive incentive given current market conditions. Family rental Investing in this property as a family rental option is unadvisable due to its 68.1% premium over fair value, making the investment less appealing. The apartment's modest yield of 3.7% further illustrates that the financial returns may not justify the initial expenditure. Buy-and-hold While holding property for the long term in the Castêlo da Maia area has merits, this particular apartment is overpriced by 68.1% relative to its fair value. Consequently, the projected 3.7% yield does not support a convincing buy-and-hold strategy in a market that emphasizes value. Not ideal for: Luxury market, Student housing, Short-term vacation rental.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 65/100 indicates a higher likelihood of tenant turnover, which can lead to increased vacancy rates and reduced rental income.
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