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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 123 m². Located Valongo parish, Valongo municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment boasts a spacious 123m² layout with two dedicated bathrooms, enhancing convenience for sharing tenants or guests, and its slightly dated fixtures offer scope for personalization and value enhancement.
The valuation. The asking price of €249,900 is significantly above the fair value of €157,292, indicating an overpriced status with a difference of €92,608 (37.1%). This suggests an unfavorable investment entry point. Buy-to-flip angle. The potential for a quick resale in this market seems limited, given the overpriced nature of the property, making a buy-and-flip strategy less attractive. Any improvements would need to justify the current asking price. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 3.9% and an estimated rental income of €812/month, the buy-to-let strategy may provide steady, albeit modest, cash flow from long-term rentals within the suburban Porto area.
Fair value modelled at €157,292 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €249,900 sits €92,608 (37.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €249,900 versus the Valongo, Valongo, Porto area baseline of €286,221 (€2,327/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 59/100 (Condition 58 · Materials 60 · Room dimensions 60). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Valongo, Valongo, Porto
Area baseline €286,221 + condition -€30,750 + location +€15,842 = modelled fair value of €157,292 (€1,279/m²), a €92,608 (37.1%) gap versus the €249,900 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valongo · 4a7db4 | Subject | €249,900 | €2,032 | — | 58 | 73 |
| Ermesinde · 38c270 | Active | €220,000 | €2,157 | 6.2% | 58 | 66 |
| Baguim do Monte (Rio Tinto) · 4bc84e | Active | €200,000 | €1,786 | 12.1% | 70 | 76 |
| Ermesinde · 956e93 | Active | €185,000 | €1,542 | 24.1% | 55 | 69 |
| rua São Lourenço | Active | €312,000 | €2,737 | 34.7% | — | 70 |
| Median comp | €210,000 | €1,972 | 3.0% | 58 | 70 |
Long-term rental This property is overpriced compared to its fair value, presenting a gap of 37.1%, which reduces the potential for long-term appreciation. With a gross yield of only 3.9% and a condition rating of 59/100, it raises concerns about rental income stability in the long term. Family rental While this apartment might interest families due to its size, the current asking price is not justified given the property is overpriced by 37.1% against its fair value. The lower condition rating of 59/100 suggests potential maintenance issues, which could deter families seeking a comfortable residence. Buy-and-hold The overshoot in price at €249,900 makes this buy-and-hold strategy less attractive, with a significant gap of 37.1% over its fair value. Investors should be cautious, as the low yield of 3.9% combined with a mediocre neighborhood rating of 73/100 could lead to suboptimal returns over time.
[Economic vulnerability] The property faces a moderate economic risk due to a score of 70 in economic stability, indicating potential fluctuations in local economic conditions that could impact rental income and property value.
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