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5-bedroom, 1-bathroom country_house of 585 m², built in 1937, energy rating G. Located on rua Cepa, 725, Penha Longa e Paços de Gaiolo parish, Marco de Canaveses municipality, Porto district. This property features valuable century-old Japanese yews at the entrance, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and potential for developing a nature-themed tourism venture.
The valuation. The asking price of €320,000 is notably below the fair value of €381,483, making it underpriced by €61,483 (16.1%). This presents an advantageous entry point for potential investors. Buy-to-flip angle. With some minor renovations, the property could be repositioned for resale, tapping into the potential demand for refurbished homes in the suburban area. This strategy could yield significant profit margins upon resale. Buy-to-let angle. Although the current yield is 0% due to inadequate rental conditions, targeting long-term family rentals in this mixed neighborhood could eventually stabilize cash flow, especially with strategic upgrades in a growing suburban market.
Fair value modelled at €381,483 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €320,000 sits €61,483 (16.1%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €320,000 versus the rua Cepa, 725 area baseline of €576,175 (€985/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 13/100 is below the parish average, reducing 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 €576,175, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €381,483 (€652/m²), a €61,483 (16.1%) gap versus the €320,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Cepa, 725 | Subject | €320,000 | €547 | — | — | 61 |
| Penha Longa e Paços de Gaiolo · 6271b8 | Active | €155,000 | €544 | 0.6% | — | 66 |
| Paredes de Viadores e Manhuncelos · f10ad6 | Active | €120,000 | €1,333 | 143.8% | 20 | 63 |
| rua da Alagoa, 90 | Active | €110,000 | €150 | 72.6% | 60 | 55 |
| Baião (Santa Leocádia) e Mesquinhata · 6fb98e | Active | €128,500 | €760 | 39.0% | 35 | 61 |
| Median comp | €124,250 | €652 | 19.2% | 35 | 62 |
Long-term rental This property is positioned favorably in the market with a fair value that exceeds the listing price by 16.1%, indicating it may appeal to long-term renters seeking space and affordability. However, the lack of direct employment opportunities could limit tenant demand and affect rental yield performance. Buy-and-hold Given that the property is subvalued at €320,000 compared to a fair value of €381,483, it presents a compelling buy-and-hold investment as the market adjusts. Still, prospective investors should be mindful of the property's poor condition rating, which may necessitate significant capital expenditure over time. Family rental The spacious 5-bedroom layout makes this property suitable for families, especially with the current listing price suggesting a financial advantage. However, with a neighbourhood rating of only 61/100, the overall family appeal may be compromised due to limited local amenities and employment options.
Economic Decline Risk The economic stability score of 55/100 indicates potential vulnerability to market fluctuations that could affect property value and tenant demand significantly.
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