Opale Residence — A0208 Feasibility Report

M. Sami Akbeniz
2 days ago
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FEASIBILITY REPORT · PIRAEUS · ATTICA · GOLDEN VISA

Opale Residence is a newly completed boutique apartment building in central Piraeus, the historic port city of Athens. Delivered in 2026 to Energy Class A standards, the building currently offers two units for sale: a 33 sqm ground-floor studio (EUR 250,000) and a 115 sqm two-bedroom duplex across the 5th-6th floors (EUR 640,000).

This report works from the actual unit prices in the feed to present a price-per-square-metre analysis, a conservative rental yield model, the Golden Visa framework and the risks that may affect an investment decision. It is a decision-support document, not a marketing text.

Summary finding: the building specification (photovoltaics, heat pump, smart home) and Piraeus' transport and regeneration story are strong; against this, both units are priced visibly above our estimated district average band, and the studio in particular carries a small-unit price premium that warrants attention.

Location and Transport

The project sits in a central Piraeus neighbourhood, within walking or short driving distance of the port and the city's everyday amenities. We give the location at district level in this report; the exact address is shared at viewing stage.

Piraeus is going through one of the most extensive urban regeneration stories in the Athens metropolitan area. The Metro Line 3 extension connects the district to central Athens in around 20 minutes and offers a direct, no-change ride to the international airport. The suburban railway, tram and coastal avenues keep the Athens Riviera close.

Marina Zeas, Pasalimani and the seafront dining quarters are a short drive away. Infrastructure investment around the port and ongoing office-hotel conversions are among the factors supporting the district's medium-term value story.

The Project and Units

The building was completed in 2026 and the feed lists its construction stage as "ready", meaning there is no delivery-wait risk. The Energy Class A structure is equipped with photovoltaic panels on a net-metering system, autonomous heat-pump heating and cooling, a solar water heater, double glazing, smart home automation, an armoured door and alarm pre-installation.

The two available units differ entirely in profile and address two distinct buyer types: a compact ground-floor studio, and a wide-fronted upper-floor duplex designed around light and views.

GF1 — Ground-floor studio, 33 sqm, EUR 250,000 (available)
E1 — 5th-6th floor 2-bed duplex, 115 sqm, 2 bathrooms, EUR 640,000 (available)
2 units in total; both listed as available in the feed — current availability is subject to developer confirmation

Price Analysis

Working from the actual feed prices: the E1 duplex at EUR 640,000 / 115 sqm equals roughly EUR 5,565 per sqm; the GF1 studio at EUR 250,000 / 33 sqm equals roughly EUR 7,576 per sqm. The project's unit-price band is therefore EUR 5,565-7,576 per sqm.

Our conservative estimate band for new-build stock in central Piraeus is around EUR 2,500-4,000 per sqm, rising to roughly EUR 4,000-5,500 in premium pockets such as Marina Zeas and Kastella. Against this frame, both units are priced visibly above our district average band; the duplex exceeds the upper edge of the premium pockets, while the studio's unit price is close to double the band.

The studio being priced at exactly EUR 250,000 is a clear example of the small-unit price premium often seen in compact stock. This premium should be weighed together with negotiation room at purchase and the eventual resale scenario; this report chooses to be explicit on the point.

Rental Potential

We model yield against a conservative gross reference band of 3-5%; no scenario constitutes a guaranteed return. Our long-term rent estimate bands for central Piraeus: EUR 450-600/month for a new 33 sqm studio, and EUR 1,400-1,900/month for a new 115 sqm two-bedroom duplex.

Set against the list prices, these bands imply roughly 2.2-2.9% gross for the studio and roughly 2.6-3.6% gross for the duplex. In other words, at current pricing the yields sit at or below the lower edge of the reference band — a direct consequence of the unit-price premium.

Short-term letting is a theoretical alternative given Piraeus' port and cruise traffic, but licensing, occupancy and operating-cost variables mean we do not model it as a separate yield promise in this report. The investment case rests more on the location-appreciation scenario than on rental income.

Golden Visa Framework

The Golden Visa threshold is not a single location-based figure; it is set by the property's zone and the route chosen, and must be confirmed separately for each unit. Across most of Attica, the threshold for the standard residential route is high and sits far above the EUR 250,000 level.

Under current law the EUR 250,000 threshold is not location-based; it applies only where a non-residential property has been converted to residential use, or where a listed building is being restored. The studio's price coinciding with this figure does not by itself establish eligibility; the applicable route must be documented at title-deed and file level.

For this reason no unit can be described as "Golden Visa guaranteed". Avla confirms the route and the supporting file for every unit together with legal counsel before reservation; the decision should not be made before this verification is complete.

Risks and Points of Attention

No investment is risk-free; the items in this section are the points that should be discussed openly with the buyer before a decision.

As the building is ready, classic delivery risk is low; even so, verifying title, occupancy permit and energy certificates at unit level is our standard procedure.

Availability and price data come from the feed; with only two units on offer, current status must be confirmed through the developer channel before reservation.
Unit-price premium: both units sit above our district band; the ~EUR 7,576/sqm level on the 33 sqm studio in particular may create price resistance at resale.
Resale liquidity: small studios address a narrow buyer pool; exit timelines can run longer than in central Athens.
Yield: at current prices, gross rental yield sits at or below the lower edge of the 3-5% reference band; the profile does not suit a cash-flow-focused investor.
Golden Visa: route and threshold are subject to unit-level file verification; no commitment can be given without it.
Light, noise and security perception on a ground-floor studio differ from upper-floor units; an on-site viewing is recommended.

Conclusion

Opale Residence offers a clear product for a buyer who wants exposure to Piraeus' metro-port-regeneration story: a technically strong, ready-for-delivery, Energy Class A boutique building. Location and build quality are the report's strong pillars.

The critical variable in the decision is price: the EUR 5,565-7,576/sqm band sits visibly above our district average estimate, and at current prices rental yield falls below the reference band. The project therefore suits a buyer who prioritises new-build quality and the medium-term location-appreciation scenario, more than an investor seeking rental cash flow.

Our recommendation: test the negotiation room unit by unit, complete the Golden Visa route and file verification before reservation if the visa is an objective, and discuss the studio's resale exit scenario from the outset. Avla runs all three steps on the buyer's behalf as part of the process.