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4-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 186 m² on the 1st floor, built in 2007, energy rating B. Located on rua do Areal, 168, Perafita, Lavra e Santa Cruz do Bispo parish, Matosinhos municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment boasts high-quality finishes and modern fixtures, while its location in a gated community ensures increased privacy and security for residents.
The valuation. The asking price of €585,000 is positioned slightly below the fair value of €624,911, resulting in a difference of €39,911 (6.4%). This suggests the property is priced fairly within the current real estate market.
Fair value modelled at €624,911 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €585,000 sits €39,911 (6.4%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €585,000 versus the rua do Areal, 168 area baseline of €669,692 (€3,600/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 is above the parish average, lifting 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 €669,692, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €624,911 (€3,360/m²), a €39,911 (6.4%) gap versus the €585,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua do Areal, 168 | Subject | €585,000 | €3,145 | — | 78 | 72 |
| rua de Domingos José Moreira, 11 | Active | €375,700 | €2,703 | 14.1% | 80 | 71 |
| Perafita, Lavra e Santa Cruz do Bispo · 4a81d5 | Active | €485,000 | €3,943 | 25.4% | 77 | 72 |
| rua de Avilhoso | Active | €279,900 | €2,392 | 23.9% | 75 | 66 |
| Perafita, Lavra e Santa Cruz do Bispo · 49b894 | Active | €468,000 | €4,415 | 40.4% | 80 | 68 |
| Median comp | €421,850 | €3,323 | 5.7% | 79 | 70 |
Long-term rental The property’s fair value of €624,911 suggests a modest price gap of 6.4% at the listing price of €585,000, indicating that the investment aligns with overall market rates despite not capturing significant growth. However, with a 0% gross yield and a condition rating of 77/100, potential long-term rental returns may be limited, emphasizing the importance of careful tenant selection for stable occupancy. Family rental Given that the property is located in a suburban area of Greater Porto with typical safety levels, it may appeal to families seeking spacious accommodations. Despite the fair valuation, the 0% gross yield signals that potential rental income may be insufficient to cover ownership costs, necessitating a focus on tenant quality to maintain financial viability. Buy-and-hold This property may serve as a suitable buy-and-hold investment due to its fair valuation and considerable space at 186m², positioning it well for future appreciation in a developing area. Nevertheless, the lack of rental yield and the overall condition rating indicate that investors should approach with caution, as immediate returns may not meet expectations in the current market environment.
Economic downturn risk A decline in economic stability, currently rated at 75/100, could lead to reduced tenant stability, also at 75/100, which may increase vacancy rates and decrease rental income.
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