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3-bedroom, 4-bathroom house of 318 m², built in 2009, energy rating C. Located Águas Santas parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This property includes a spacious ground floor store of 145 m² with an independent entrance, currently generating rental income until January 2021.
The valuation. The asking price of €480,000 is significantly above fair value, which is estimated at €416,183, making it overpriced by €63,817 (15.3%). This discrepancy indicates a challenging market entry. Buy-to-flip angle. With improvements needed in certain areas such as flooring and fixtures, the strategy would involve a targeted renovation before resale to capture market interest and uplift property value. Buy-to-let angle. The potential gross yield stands at 3%, with estimated rental income around €1,200 per month, making it suitable for long-term rentals in a family-oriented market.
Fair value modelled at €416,183 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €480,000 sits €63,817 (15.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €480,000 versus the Águas Santas, Maia, Porto area baseline of €481,857 (€1,515/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 64/100 is below the parish average, reducing fair value versus a typical-condition unit.
Recent nearby listings price below the wider parish average — a hyper-local discount distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €481,857, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €416,183 (€1,309/m²), a €63,817 (15.3%) gap versus the €480,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Águas Santas · 622945 | Subject | €480,000 | €1,509 | — | 65 | 71 |
| Cidade da Maia · 4a440a | Active | €429,000 | €2,043 | 35.3% | 72 | 78 |
| São Mamede de Infesta e Senhora da Hora · 467fd3 | Active | €575,000 | €1,186 | 21.5% | 74 | 72 |
| Pedrouços · 438fd6 | Active | €547,000 | €1,432 | 5.1% | 70 | 80 |
| São Mamede de Infesta e Senhora da Hora · 225c76 | Active | €387,000 | €1,697 | 12.5% | 63 | 75 |
| Median comp | €488,000 | €1,565 | 3.6% | 71 | 77 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced by 15.3%, with a fair value of €416,183 compared to the listing price of €480,000. Additionally, the 3% gross yield is not attractive for long-term rental investment given the current market conditions in Águas Santas. Family rental Despite being located in a suburban area with adequate amenities, the property is still overpriced, causing a significant gap between the listing price and its fair value. The combination of a mediocre condition rating of 64/100 and the inflated price makes it a less appealing option for families seeking rental housing. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is not advisable, as it is currently overpriced by 15.3%. The potential for price appreciation is hindered by a low yield of 3% and a condition rating that suggests the home may require considerable maintenance in the future.
Potential Economic Downturn The Economic stability score of 75 indicates vulnerability to potential downturns that could impact income, with potential rent delinquencies affecting the tenant stability score of 75.
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