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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 79 m² on the 3rd floor, built in 1979, energy rating F. Located Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a closed balcony, enhancing living space while allowing for versatile usage as an office or relaxation area in a modern, well-lit setting.
The valuation. The asking price of €395,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €228,648, indicating an overvaluation of €166,352 (72.8%). This property is overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €228,648 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €395,000 sits €166,352 (72.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €395,000 versus the Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto area baseline of €201,958 (€2,556/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 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 €201,958, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €228,648 (€2,894/m²), a €166,352 (72.8%) gap versus the €395,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso · 834089 | Subject | €395,000 | €5,000 | — | 76 | 74 |
| Oliveira do Douro · 19f871 | Active | €275,000 | €2,371 | 52.6% | 75 | 65 |
| rua José Saramago | Active | €269,000 | €2,360 | 52.8% | 74 | 68 |
| rua do Cabo Borges | Active | €300,000 | €3,571 | 28.6% | 70 | 78 |
| rua Carvalhal | Active | €279,000 | €3,361 | 32.8% | 80 | 69 |
| Median comp | €277,000 | €2,866 | 42.7% | 75 | 69 |
Long-term rental The 3-bed apartment in Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso, priced at €395,000, presents a significant challenge for long-term rental investment given its stark 72.8% gap from the fair value of €228,648. With a gross yield of only 3.1%, the high purchase price undermines potential rental profitability, making this property less attractive for sustained cash flow. Student housing Despite its proximity to urban amenities and a generally favorable location within Porto, the apartment's pricing at €395,000 exceeds the fair market value of €228,648 by 72.8%, which raises concerns about financial feasibility for the student housing market. The anticipated yield of 3.1% further detracts from its appeal as a viable investment, as affordability is a crucial factor for attracting student tenants. Buy-and-hold Holding this property as a buy-and-hold investment is undermined by its overvalued listing price of €395,000 compared to the fair value of €228,648, resulting in a significant 72.8% disparity. With a low gross yield of 3.1% and a condition rating of 78/100, the long-term financial returns are unlikely to justify the initial investment in an overpriced asset.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 80 indicates a generally strong economy, but a tenant stability score of 70 suggests a potential risk of higher vacancy rates or tenant turnover impacting rental income.
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