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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house of 120 m², energy rating E. Located on rua Quintas, 42, Buarcos e São Julião parish, Figueira da Foz municipality, Coimbra district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes an attic with a high ceiling that can be transformed into additional living space, enhancing its potential and appeal. Condition Notes: The exterior requires remediation due to damp staining and peeling paint.
The valuation. The asking price of €500,000 is significantly above fair value, which is assessed at €253,677. This positions the property at €246,323 (97.1%) over fair value, indicating it is overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €253,677 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €500,000 sits €246,323 (97.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €500,000 versus the rua Quintas, 42 area baseline of €258,560 (€2,155/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 below the wider parish average — a hyper-local discount distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €258,560, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €253,677 (€2,114/m²), a €246,323 (97.1%) gap versus the €500,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Quintas, 42 | Subject | €500,000 | €4,167 | — | 65 | 53 |
| rua São Julião da Figueira da Foz | Active | €280,000 | €1,795 | 56.9% | 72 | 48 |
| Tavarede · 0ac4f3 | Active | €598,000 | €1,898 | 54.4% | — | 59 |
| Lavos · 0ac41f | Active | €595,000 | €3,148 | 24.4% | 83 | 56 |
| Marinha das Ondas · e550ee | Active | €690,000 | €1,211 | 70.9% | 81 | 58 |
| Median comp | €596,500 | €1,847 | 55.7% | 81 | 57 |
Long-term rental The property in Buarcos e São Julião is overpriced at €500,000, with a fair value of only €253,677, resulting in a significant 97.1% gap. With a gross yield of merely 2% and a neighborhood quality rating of 53/100, this long-term rental strategy is unlikely to provide attractive returns. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold asset is not advisable due to its high asking price compared to the fair market value. The expected appreciation in a small town environment with limited economic growth is unlikely to offset the poor yield and significant overpricing. Family rental Although Buarcos e São Julião could serve family renters, the property’s €500,000 listing price is substantially above the fair valuation of €253,677. The combination of a low gross yield and a less favorable neighborhood rating suggests that this strategy would not offer a sustainable investment opportunity.
Tenant turnover risk There is a notable risk of increased tenant turnover due to the low tenant stability score of 60/100, which may lead to potential vacancies and loss of rental income.
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