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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 142 m², energy rating C. Located Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes a private garden and a Laundry Room, enhancing both outdoor living and convenience for daily chores. Condition Notes: While some rooms show signs of wear, overall maintenance appears adequate, with above-average quality materials used throughout.
The valuation. The asking price of €459,000 is significantly higher than the fair value of €402,794, exceeding it by €56,206 (14.0%). This property is priced above market expectations, indicating it may not be a prudent investment at this rate.
Fair value modelled at €402,794 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €459,000 sits €56,206 (14.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €459,000 versus the Castêlo da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €390,040 (€2,747/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 66/100 is below the parish average, reducing 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 €390,040, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €402,794 (€2,837/m²), a €56,206 (14.0%) gap versus the €459,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castêlo da Maia · efdd63 | Subject | €459,000 | €3,232 | — | 60 | 71 |
| Moreira · 19f861 | Active | €650,000 | €2,876 | 11.0% | 75 | 73 |
| rua Marcelino de Jesus Rocha S / N | Active | €430,000 | €2,848 | 11.9% | 72 | 72 |
| Alvarelhos e Guidões · cfe24d | Active | €380,000 | €2,585 | 20.0% | 70 | 70 |
| Castêlo da Maia · ac9845 | Active | €375,000 | €5,000 | 54.7% | — | 75 |
| Median comp | €405,000 | €2,862 | 11.5% | 72 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property at 3-bed house in Castêlo da Maia is currently overpriced at €459,000, compared to a fair value of €402,794, indicating a gap of 14.0%. With a gross yield of only 2.7%, the return on investment is insufficient to justify the premium price. Buy-and-hold Investing in this house for a long-term hold is not advisable due to its current valuation of €459,000, which exceeds the fair value of €402,794 by 14.0%. The low gross yield of 2.7% further suggests that this property will struggle to generate significant appreciation or cash flow over time. Value-add renovation While renovations could improve the property's condition of 66/100, the asking price of €459,000 versus a fair value of €402,794 indicates that this investment is overpriced by 14.0%. Investors should consider whether potential renovation costs can bridge the value gap given the initial premium paid for the property.
Economic and Tenant Instability The combined score of 70/100 in both economic and tenant stability indicates a moderate risk of fluctuating rental income and potential vacancy challenges, which may impact overall property performance.
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