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4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 285 m², built in 1986, energy rating C. Located on rua Central, Rio Mau e Arcos parish, Vila do Conde municipality, Porto district. The property features a versatile interior layout with two living rooms and an office that could easily convert into an additional bedroom, enhancing its adaptability for family needs.
The valuation. The asking price of €630,000 sits €35,458 above the fair value of €594,542, reflecting a 6.0% premium. This property is considered fairly valued, making it an appropriate investment without significant markup.
Fair value modelled at €594,542 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €630,000 sits €35,458 (6.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €630,000 versus the rua Central area baseline of €563,587 (€1,977/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 is above the parish average, lifting 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 €563,587, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €594,542 (€2,086/m²), a €35,458 (6.0%) gap versus the €630,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Central | Subject | €630,000 | €2,211 | — | 70 | 63 |
| urbanização Social | Active | €280,000 | €2,121 | 4.0% | 75 | 68 |
| Uniao das Freguesias da Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai · f5e9c5 | Active | €494,000 | €1,878 | 15.0% | 68 | 72 |
| Touguinha e Touguinhó · 874f59 | Active | €420,000 | €1,780 | 19.5% | 77 | 69 |
| rua de Vilar, 852 | Active | €275,000 | €2,083 | 5.8% | 64 | 71 |
| Median comp | €350,000 | €1,981 | 10.4% | 72 | 70 |
Long-term rental The 4-bed house in Rio Mau e Arcos offers a gross yield of 2.6%, which may not meet the expectations of high yield investors. Considering the fair market price of €594,542, this property is fairly positioned for long-term rental income in a stable suburban area. Family rental With its spacious layout and a decent condition score of 76/100, this property could appeal to families seeking a comfortable home near Greater Porto. However, the neighborhood rating of 63/100 indicates that while it meets basic needs, it may lack some desirability for family renters. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property for a buy-and-hold strategy could yield steady returns given the fair valuation and potential for gradual appreciation over time. The proximity to Porto enhances housing demand, making it a reasonable choice for investors with a long-term horizon, despite the current valuation being fair rather than attractive.
Tenant turnover risk With both tenant stability and economic stability scores at 60/100, there is a concerning likelihood of increased tenant turnover, which could lead to higher vacancy rates and associated costs.
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