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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 100 m², energy rating D. Located on rua de Vila Chã, Carvalhal parish, Barcelos municipality, Braga district. Private Terrace: This apartment features a 20m² private terrace directly accessible from the living area, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining guests in a tranquil setting. Granite Kitchen Countertops: The kitchen boasts durable granite countertops, providing both aesthetic appeal and resilience for everyday cooking tasks.
The valuation. The asking price of €215,000 sits slightly below the fair value of €221,126, showing a difference of just €6,126 (2.8%). This property is considered to be fairly priced based on current market conditions.
Fair value modelled at €221,126 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €215,000 sits €6,126 (2.8%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €215,000 versus the rua de Vila Chã area baseline of €312,865 (€3,129/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 below the wider parish average — a hyper-local discount distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €312,865, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €221,126 (€2,211/m²), a €6,126 (2.8%) gap versus the €215,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua de Vila Chã | Subject | €215,000 | €2,150 | — | 65 | 64 |
| Estela · 15e254 | Active | €265,000 | €2,409 | 12.1% | 68 | 51 |
| rua Costa Gomes, 329 | Active | €269,000 | €1,793 | 16.6% | 70 | 64 |
| Aver-o-Mar, Amorim e Terroso · 375036 | Active | €290,000 | €2,458 | 14.3% | 64 | 57 |
| rua Gomes de Amorim | Active | €385,000 | €1,964 | 8.6% | 77 | 56 |
| Median comp | €279,500 | €2,187 | 1.7% | 69 | 57 |
Long-term rental The property offers a fair valuation at €215,000, sitting just 2.8% below the estimated fair value of €221,126, indicating stable pricing in the long-term rental market. However, with a gross yield of 0%, profitability may be limited, suggesting that this strategy might not capture significant returns. Student housing Given the proximity to Braga's developing infrastructure, this property could attract tenants seeking affordable student housing, despite the neighbourhood score of 64/100. The property’s fair valuation highlights potential, yet the lack of yield suggests caution in predicting high profitability. Buy-and-hold As a buy-and-hold investment in Carvalhal, this apartment's fair value of €215,000 aligns closely with market expectations, providing a stable asset without immediate profit prospects. The limited yield and average neighbourhood rating suggest that appreciation may be slow without additional investment or market changes. Not ideal for luxury market This property does not meet the characteristics typically sought in luxury real estate, further emphasized by its average ratings and lack of attractive return prospects. Its fair valuation supports the conclusion that the market for premium offerings would not be favorable here. Not ideal for short-term vacation rental The average condition score of 70/100 and the low yield indicate that this property might not attract the short-term rental demographic effectively. Given its fair market price, seeking alternative rental strategies may be more productive.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 70/100 indicates a moderate risk, while the tenant stability score of 60/100 suggests potential challenges in tenant retention which could impact cash flow stability.
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