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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 105 m². Located Lustosa e Barrosas (Santo Estêvão) parish, Lousada municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Feature: The apartment includes a closed garage that enhances security and convenience for residents, a rare asset in ground floor living spaces. Additional Highlight: Excellent natural light enhances the spacious feel of the interiors, making it an inviting home for potential buyers.
The valuation. The asking price of €195,000 is positioned slightly below the fair value of €201,509, making it a reasonable opportunity with a difference of €6,509 (3.2%). Verdict: fair. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy could capitalize on needed updates or renovations to enhance appeal, potentially increasing resale value above the current asking price. Buy-to-let angle. A buy-to-let approach will hinge on long-term rental viability, although current gross yield is projected at 0%, indicating a need for careful cash flow management.
Fair value modelled at €201,509 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €195,000 sits €6,509 (3.2%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €195,000 versus the Lustosa e Barrosas (Santo Estêvão), Lousada, Porto area baseline of €177,981 (€1,695/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 70/100 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 €177,981, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €201,509 (€1,919/m²), a €6,509 (3.2%) gap versus the €195,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lustosa e Barrosas (Santo Estêvão) · 7caafd | Subject | €195,000 | €1,857 | — | 75 | 58 |
| rua das Lajes, 68 | Active | €192,000 | €1,670 | 10.1% | 76 | 63 |
| Figueiró · 4d412d | Active | €245,000 | €3,356 | 80.7% | — | 62 |
| Lustosa e Barrosas (Santo Estêvão) · 5ece90 | Active | €219,900 | €2,244 | 20.8% | 65 | 62 |
| Lustosa e Barrosas (Santo Estêvão) · 5b880c | Active | €217,000 | €1,669 | 10.1% | 72 | 69 |
| Median comp | €218,450 | €1,957 | 5.4% | 72 | 63 |
Long-term rental This property offers a fair investment opportunity with a gap of only 3.2% to its fair value of €201,509, indicating a stable pricing situation. However, the lack of rental yield suggests lower immediate cash flow prospects from a long-term rental strategy. Family rental Positioned within a suburban/rural setting, this 2-bed apartment could attract families looking for spacious accommodations close to Porto and Braga. While its condition and neighbourhood scores are moderate, the property remains fairly priced, making it a reasonable choice for family rental. Buy-and-hold As a buy-and-hold investment, this property might appreciate over time given its proximity to the growing city regions, although current market dynamics show it priced fairly at €195,000. Its 0% gross yield and average condition suggest that while it can serve as a long-term asset, immediate returns may not be favorable under current circumstances.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 55/100 indicates a heightened risk due to potential fluctuations in the local economy that could affect property value and tenant demand.
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