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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 68 m² on the 1st floor, built in 2001, energy rating D. Located on travessa da Poça da Barca, 83, Vila do Conde parish, Vila do Conde municipality, Porto district. This apartment features an impressive south-facing exposure, maximizing natural light throughout the day, and is ideally positioned just 250 meters from the sea and marina.
The valuation. The asking price of €275,000 sits below the fair value of €295,000, indicating a discrepancy of €20,000 (6.8%). This positions the property as fairly priced within the current market context.
Fair value modelled at €295,000 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €275,000 sits €20,000 (6.8%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €275,000 versus the travessa da Poça da Barca, 83 area baseline of €253,340 (€3,726/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 83/100 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 €253,340, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €295,000 (€4,338/m²), a €20,000 (6.8%) gap versus the €275,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| travessa da Poça da Barca, 83 | Subject | €275,000 | €4,044 | — | 80 | 60 |
| travessa da Poça da Barca, 87 | Active | €295,000 | €4,338 | 7.3% | 79 | 50 |
| travessa da Poça da Barca, 87 | Active | €295,000 | €4,338 | 7.3% | 80 | 70 |
| travessa da Poça da Barca | Active | €295,000 | €4,338 | 7.3% | 80 | 59 |
| travessa da Poça da Barca | Active | €295,000 | €4,338 | 7.3% | 74 | 65 |
| Median comp | €295,000 | €4,338 | 7.3% | 80 | 62 |
Family rental The property presents a stable opportunity for family rental given its suburban location and reasonable access to Porto, but the yield of 3% suggests only moderate return potential. Families seeking long-term rental options may find the apartment suitable, though the local neighbourhood rating of 60/100 slightly dampens attractiveness. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy could yield steady returns over time, given its fair valuation relative to the €295,000 fair value benchmark. However, the combination of a modest yield and neighbourhood rating indicates that long-term appreciation may be limited. Value-add renovation While the existing condition of 83/100 suggests that the apartment could benefit from some improvement, the overall fair valuation makes aggressive renovations less appealing. Enhancements could increase both aesthetic appeal and rental attractiveness, but potential returns may not justify significant investment due to the neighborhood score of 60/100.
Economic vulnerability The economic stability score of 55/100 indicates a moderate risk of economic downturns impacting rental income and property value.
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