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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 143 m², built in 2002, energy rating C. Located on rua Caetano de Melo, 992, Oliveira do Douro parish, Vila Nova de Gaia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment includes a practical independent laundry and direct access to a private balcony, enhancing both functionality and outdoor living space. Valuation Verdict: Fair.
The valuation. The asking price of €235,000 is substantially higher than the fair value of €116,271, representing an overvaluation of €118,729, or 50.5%. This property cannot be considered a financial opportunity due to its pricing. Buy-to-flip angle. Given its current condition rating of 64/100 and modern finishes, a buy-to-flip strategy may yield limited profit, as the resale value is unlikely to recover the substantial overvaluation. Short-term renovations could marginally improve appeal, but risks remain high. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 5.7%, the rental income strategy could support a long-term investment approach, targeting €1,116 in monthly rent. However, the property's asking price complicates achieving satisfactory cash flow amidst high upfront costs.
Fair value modelled at €116,271 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €235,000 sits €118,729 (50.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €235,000 versus the rua Caetano de Melo, 992 area baseline of €386,815 (€2,705/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 64/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 66 · Room dimensions 63). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 80 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Caetano de Melo, 992
Area baseline €386,815 + condition -€24,578 + location +€10,433 = modelled fair value of €116,271 (€813/m²), a €118,729 (50.5%) gap versus the €235,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Caetano de Melo, 992 | Subject | €235,000 | €1,643 | — | 65 | 70 |
| avenida Vasco da Gama | Active | €260,000 | €2,524 | 53.6% | 65 | 71 |
| rua Entre Campos | Active | €259,900 | €2,030 | 23.6% | 65 | 70 |
| rua Padre Paiva | Active | €269,000 | €2,514 | 53.0% | 70 | 74 |
| Gondomar (São Cosme), Valbom e Jovim · 4a80d4 | Active | €269,000 | €2,514 | 53.0% | 70 | 80 |
| Median comp | €264,500 | €2,514 | 53.0% | 68 | 73 |
Long-term rental The property at €235,000 significantly exceeds its fair value of €116,271, marked as overpriced by 50.5%. With a gross yield of 5.7% and a condition rating of 64/100, the potential returns do not justify the elevated purchase price in this context. Family rental Given the overpriced nature of this property with a gap from fair value of 50.5%, it may deter families seeking affordable options. While the neighbourhood scores a respectable 70/100, the financial burden of the purchase price is likely to limit its attractiveness to family tenants. Buy-and-hold Buying this property for a long-term hold is questionable due to its overpriced valuation of €235,000 against a fair value of €116,271, representing a substantial gap. Though the rental yield at 5.7% offers some promise, long-term gains may be stifled by the initial overvaluation in the market. Not ideal for short-term vacation rental due to its overpriced listing and a lack of compelling tourist appeal in the area, considering proximity to Porto alone may not drive demand. The overall condition and yield further suggest that this strategy would not yield satisfactory returns.
Tenant turnover risk With a tenant stability score of 70/100, there is a potential risk of higher tenant turnover, which may lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
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