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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 98 m², built in 2001, energy rating E. Located on avenida da República, Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment's entrance floor offers an exclusive setting with only two dwellings, enhancing privacy and reducing traffic in shared spaces. Location Advantage: Close to three metro stations, ensuring convenient commuting options.
The valuation. The asking price of €254,990 exceeds the fair value of €209,499 by €45,491 (21.7%). This property is considered overpriced according to current market conditions. Buy-to-flip angle. With strategic renovations, this apartment can be resold at a higher price, leveraging its above-average materials and good condition to attract buyers. A clear plan focusing on aesthetic upgrades could yield a profitable return. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated rental income of €914/month provides a gross yield of 4.3%, making it a viable option for long-term family rentals. Given the location's access to urban amenities, demand is likely to remain stable.
Fair value modelled at €209,499 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €254,990 sits €45,491 (21.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €254,990 versus the avenida da República area baseline of €198,660 (€2,027/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 72/100 is above the parish average, lifting 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 €198,660, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €209,499 (€2,138/m²), a €45,491 (21.7%) gap versus the €254,990 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avenida da República | Subject | €254,990 | €2,602 | — | 70 | 68 |
| Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso · 89e677 | Active | €290,000 | €2,522 | 3.1% | 70 | 79 |
| Canelas · 4a44c9 | Active | €272,000 | €1,957 | 24.8% | 72 | 72 |
| rua António Rodrigues da Rocha | Active | €270,000 | €1,971 | 24.3% | 70 | 75 |
| avenida Vasco da Gama | Active | €355,000 | €1,651 | 36.5% | 75 | 66 |
| Median comp | €281,000 | €1,964 | 24.5% | 71 | 74 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced at €254,990 compared to a fair value of €209,499, presenting a significant gap of 21.7%. With a gross yield of only 4.3%, the investment returns may not justify the high purchase price in the competitive rental market. Family rental Given the property’s condition rating of 72/100 and the neighborhood’s score of 68/100, it may appeal to families seeking housing in the Greater Porto area. However, with the property priced above fair value, the financial viability of such an investment is questionable. Buy-and-hold The price of this apartment suggests it may not be a good long-term buy-and-hold investment, as the current valuation exceeds fair market expectations. As the neighborhood has decent amenities, this strategy may require reevaluation given the property is overpriced according to appraisals.
Potential Tenant Turnover There is a risk of increased tenant turnover due to the relatively low tenant stability score of 65/100, which may lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
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