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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 98 m², energy rating C. Located on avenida da República, Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment features a spacious balcony perfect for outdoor relaxation and is located directly across from a Lidl supermarket for convenient shopping.
The valuation. The asking price of €359,000 is significantly above the fair value of €249,508, with a difference of €109,492, or 43.9%. The property is considered overpriced based on current market trends.
Fair value modelled at €249,508 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €359,000 sits €109,492 (43.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €359,000 versus the avenida da República area baseline of €205,956 (€2,102/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 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 €205,956, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €249,508 (€2,546/m²), a €109,492 (43.9%) gap versus the €359,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avenida da República | Subject | €359,000 | €3,663 | — | 74 | 73 |
| parque da Lavandeira | Active | €265,000 | €2,304 | 37.1% | 74 | 74 |
| travessa de Quinta dos Cubos | Active | €289,000 | €2,513 | 31.4% | 75 | 70 |
| rua Padre Manuel Valente Pinho Leão | Active | €349,500 | €3,177 | 13.3% | 85 | 67 |
| Madalena · 467fe2 | Active | €289,000 | €2,408 | 34.3% | 75 | 72 |
| Median comp | €289,000 | €2,461 | 32.8% | 75 | 71 |
Long-term rental The apartment's current price of €359,000 reflects a significant 43.9% gap above its fair value of €249,508, making it a poor choice for long-term rental investors. With a gross yield of only 3.4%, the investment does not provide sufficient returns considering the high entry cost. Buy-and-hold Investing in the apartment at €359,000 presents substantial risk, as it is overpriced relative to its fair value of €249,508. This 43.9% discrepancy poses challenges for long-term appreciation, undermining the buy-and-hold strategy. Family rental While the property is located in a suburban area with lower crime rates, its listing price of €359,000 exceeds the fair value of €249,508 by 43.9%, indicating it is overpriced. Families looking for rental opportunities will likely seek more reasonably priced options in the current market. Not ideal for The apartment is unsuitable for short-term vacation rental due to its high price point of €359,000, which greatly surpasses its fair value. Additionally, it does not meet the criteria for the luxury market or student housing, further limiting its rental strategy viability.
Potential Economic Downturn The economic stability score of 75 suggests that there may be vulnerability to downturns, which could jeopardize rental demand and tenant retention.
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