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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house of 60 m², built in 1937, energy rating G. Located on rua Central de Balselhas, Campo e Sobrado parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes outdoor space amenable to various uses and the potential for garage construction, making it ideal for customization and expansion possibilities.
The valuation. The asking price of €180,000 sits €22,360 (14.2%) above the fair value of €157,640. This property is therefore assessed as being at a fair value point despite its asking price.
Fair value modelled at €157,640 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €180,000 sits €22,360 (14.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €180,000 versus the rua Central de Balselhas area baseline of €176,827 (€2,947/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 44/100 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 €176,827, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €157,640 (€2,627/m²), a €22,360 (14.2%) gap versus the €180,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Central de Balselhas | Subject | €180,000 | €3,000 | — | 37 | 71 |
| rua Vasco da Gama | Active | €275,000 | €2,957 | 1.4% | 67 | 69 |
| rua do Borbulhão, 140 | Active | €206,000 | €2,641 | 12.0% | — | 64 |
| Campo e Sobrado · 25f65d | Active | €349,900 | €2,023 | 32.6% | — | 63 |
| rua Voltadão | Active | €275,000 | €4,044 | 34.8% | 40 | 62 |
| Median comp | €275,000 | €2,799 | 6.7% | 54 | 64 |
Long-term rental The property is currently priced at €180,000, reflecting a fair valuation against its estimated fair value of €157,640. With a gross yield of 4.6% and a generally good neighbourhood score of 71/100, it may provide a stable long-term rental income, albeit with limited potential for significant appreciation. Family rental With its 2-bedroom layout and fair condition score of 44/100, this house presents a reasonable option for family rentals in the suburban Porto area. The local neighbourhood amenities and access to employment opportunities in Porto support a stable demand, despite the property's current market pricing not indicating an opportunity for value enhancement. Buy-and-hold This property, while positioned fairly at €180,000, is unlikely to deliver exceptional returns in a buy-and-hold strategy, given its valuation at €157,640. The combination of a gross yield of 4.6% and a neighbourhood score of 71/100 suggests potential for consistent rental income, but also indicates the property might be capped in its long-term capital growth prospects due to its fair pricing status.
Economic fluctuation risk: The combined economic and tenant stability scores of 70/100 may indicate potential vulnerability to market downturns, affecting rental income predictability and tenant retention.
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