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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 167 m² on the 1st floor, built in 1999, energy rating D. Located on largo Soutinho de Maio, Castêlo da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment includes a spacious terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining, and three dedicated parking spaces, accommodating both residents and guests comfortably.
The valuation. The asking price of €399,000 is above the fair value of €378,350 by €20,650 (5.5%), indicating that the property is fairly priced in the current market. This positioning suggests a balanced investment opportunity for potential buyers.
Fair value modelled at €378,350 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €399,000 sits €20,650 (5.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €399,000 versus the largo Soutinho de Maio area baseline of €324,332 (€1,942/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 74/100 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 €324,332, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €378,350 (€2,266/m²), a €20,650 (5.5%) gap versus the €399,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| largo Soutinho de Maio | Subject | €399,000 | €2,389 | — | 70 | 68 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 1440e1 | Active | €349,900 | €2,160 | 9.6% | 72 | 74 |
| rua Doutor Fernando Araújo de Barros | Active | €380,000 | €2,262 | 5.3% | 73 | 71 |
| Castêlo da Maia · 15e181 | Active | €368,000 | €2,190 | 8.3% | 75 | 67 |
| Cidade da Maia · 5b8586 | Active | €325,000 | €2,664 | 11.5% | 78 | 79 |
| Median comp | €358,950 | €2,226 | 6.8% | 74 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property offers a gross yield of 3.7%, which is reasonable given the quality of the neighborhood and its proximity to Greater Porto. While it presents a fair investment, it should be assessed against long-term market trends and rental demand stability. Family rental With a strong offering of space at 167m², this apartment is well-suited for families looking for a balance of urban and suburban living. The quality scores for condition and neighborhood suggest that it can adequately meet family needs, though price consideration remains important. Buy-and-hold Holding this property long-term could yield slow but steady growth, given the apartment's fair market value in a growing region. The investment could provide rental income while also benefiting from potential appreciation in the surrounding area's housing market. Not ideal for Luxury market and short-term vacation rental strategies would not align with the apartment's fair valuation and neighborhood characteristics. The property does not offer the high-end appeal expected in luxury markets or the transient appeal needed for short-term rentals.
Economic Sensitivity The property's economic stability score of 70/100 suggests potential vulnerability to market fluctuations that could impact rental income and occupancy rates.
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