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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 37 m² on the 1st floor, built in 1974, energy rating D. Located on rua do Bolhão, Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória parish, Porto municipality, Porto district. This apartment offers a local lodging license, ensuring high occupancy rates and guaranteed profitability, with the potential for increased earnings during peak tourism months.
The valuation. The asking price of €225,000 exceeds the fair value of €202,619 by €22,381 (11.0%), indicating that this property is overpriced in the current market. Potential buyers should be cautious about its valuation.
Fair value modelled at €202,619 from 5 comparable sales in the area. Asking €225,000 sits €22,381 (11.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €225,000 versus the rua do Bolhão area baseline of €205,910 (€5,565/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 is below the parish average, reducing fair value versus a typical-condition unit.
Recent nearby listings price above the wider parish average — a hyper-local premium distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €205,910, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €202,619 (€5,476/m²), a €22,381 (11.0%) gap versus the €225,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua do Bolhão | Subject | €225,000 | €6,081 | — | 70 | 77 |
| rua de Cedofeita | Active | €328,729 | €6,202 | 2.0% | 75 | 74 |
| Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso · ba3a5b | Active | €230,000 | €5,476 | 9.9% | 75 | 69 |
| rua de Ramalho Ortigão S / N | Active | €230,000 | €5,476 | 9.9% | 70 | 71 |
| rua Costa Cabral | Active | €175,000 | €4,730 | 22.2% | 70 | 78 |
| Median comp | €230,000 | €5,476 | 10.0% | 73 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced by 11.0% compared to its fair value, which limits the potential return on investment for long-term rental strategies. Furthermore, with a gross yield of 4.6%, the investment does not justify the elevated market price amidst Porto’s competitive rental environment. Short-term vacation rental Listed at €225,000, the apartment exceeds fair value, presenting a challenging entry point for short-term vacation rental opportunities. The current yield of 4.6% also indicates a less attractive return, making it difficult to capitalize on the vibrant tourism market in Porto. Buy-and-hold This investment strategy faces challenges due to the property being overpriced by 11% compared to its fair value. Although the neighborhood is rated 77/100, the combination of high initial cost and a modest yield makes long-term appreciation uncertain in a market that prioritizes value. Not ideal for The property is not suitable for student housing due to its high price point relative to fair market value, which could limit demand in that segment. It also does not fit the luxury market profile, and with only a condition rating of 67/100, it lacks the appeal necessary for value-add renovations.
Economic vulnerability With an economic stability score of 80, there is still a notable risk due to potential fluctuations, as a 1-point decline could significantly impact tenant demand with a tenant stability score of 75.
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