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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 103 m² on the 2nd floor, built in 2002, energy rating D. Located Santo Tirso, Couto (Santa Cristina e São Miguel) e Burgães parish, Santo Tirso municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a private terrace with unobstructed views, along with a spacious living room balcony overlooking D. Maria II park, enhancing outdoor living options.
The valuation. The asking price of €256,000 is slightly above the fair value of €251,116, presenting a difference of €4,884 or 1.9%. This property is reasonably priced at fair value. Buy-to-flip angle. Using a resale strategy, the property could appreciate further through cosmetic upgrades, attracting buyers looking for modern amenities, ensuring a quick turnaround. Enhancing its appeal could fetch a significantly higher resale price. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated rental income of €811 per month yields a gross yield of 3.8%, making it an attractive option for long-term rental or family lettings. The location's suburban benefits could help ensure steady occupancy rates.
Fair value modelled at €251,116 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €256,000 sits €4,884 (1.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €256,000 versus the Santo Tirso, Couto (Santa Cristina e São Miguel) e Burgães, Santo Tirso, Porto area baseline of €204,579 (€1,986/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 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 €204,579, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €251,116 (€2,438/m²), a €4,884 (1.9%) gap versus the €256,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Tirso, Couto (Santa Cristina e São Miguel) e Burgães · e54e4a | Subject | €256,000 | €2,485 | — | 72 | 71 |
| Santo Tirso, Couto (Santa Cristina e São Miguel) e Burgães · dee5d7 | Active | €297,500 | €3,005 | 20.9% | 72 | 70 |
| travessa do Montinho S / N | Active | €235,000 | €2,398 | 3.5% | 72 | 68 |
| rua José Luís de Andrade, 32 | Active | €297,500 | €2,479 | 0.3% | 72 | 70 |
| praça Camilo Castelo Branco, 127 | Active | €340,000 | €2,282 | 8.2% | 68 | 62 |
| Median comp | €297,500 | €2,439 | 1.9% | 72 | 69 |
Long-term rental The property offers a reasonable yield of 3.8%, which aligns with the expectation of steady demand driven by suburban proximity to Porto. With a fair value of €251,116, purchasing at €256,000 results in a minimal gap of 1.9%, suggesting that while it may generate stable returns, it is not a significant investment opportunity. Family rental The 3-bed apartment situated in Santo Tirso caters well to family renters, leveraging the area's amenities and generally lower crime rates. However, with the current valuation at €256,000, effectively only slightly above fair value, it doesn’t present an enticing option for families seeking a budget-friendly rental. Buy-and-hold As a buy-and-hold investment, the property provides respectable yield potential amid a fair market evaluation, ensuring steady appreciation prospects over time. Nevertheless, the minimal deviation from fair value at 1.9% suggests limited immediate upside in terms of capital growth potential in the current market. Not ideal for luxury market This property does not align with the luxury market given its pricing and unit conditions, indicated by a condition rating of 75/100. The lack of premium features and its valuation further reinforce its unsuitability for high-end investments. Not ideal for short-term vacation rental With a gross yield of 3.8%, the apartment lacks the characteristics typically sought in the short-term vacation rental market, such as high turnover and tourist appeal. Its fair valuation further implies insufficient investment merit to capture transient rental opportunities. Not ideal for student housing While the property is adequately located, its 3-bedroom structure and current pricing do not reflect a competitive edge in the student rental market, which often demands lower price points for shared housing. Given its slight overvaluation, it is unlikely to attract student tenants effectively.
Economic downturn risk The economic stability score of 75 indicates potential vulnerability to downturns, which could affect tenant stability rated at 70 and result in increased vacancy rates.
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