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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom penthouse of 77 m², built in 2005, energy rating C. Located São Gonçalo de Lagos parish, Lagos municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This penthouse offers unobstructed countryside views from its large balcony, enhancing both sunlight exposure and privacy, a rare combination in urban settings.
The valuation. The asking price of €350,000 is significantly higher than the fair value of €290,996, representing an overvaluation of €59,004 (16.9%). This creates a challenging investment scenario for potential buyers. Buy-to-flip angle. The buy-to-flip strategy could be risky given the high asking price; however, renovations to enhance the penthouse could potentially increase its market appeal and resale value. Short-term demand in this tourist region may benefit resale efforts. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 4.1% and an estimated rental income of €1,196/month, the penthouse could serve effectively as a stable investment for long-term family rentals or short-term vacation rentals leveraging the Algarve's tourist appeal.
Fair value modelled at €290,996 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €350,000 sits €59,004 (16.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €350,000 versus the São Gonçalo de Lagos, Lagos, Faro area baseline of €302,225 (€3,925/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 74). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Gonçalo de Lagos, Lagos, Faro
Area baseline €302,225 + condition +€602 + location +€21,511 = modelled fair value of €290,996 (€3,779/m²), a €59,004 (16.9%) gap versus the €350,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · 937423 | Subject | €350,000 | €4,545 | — | 72 | 70 |
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · 82c6ce | Active | €380,000 | €3,689 | 18.8% | 75 | 72 |
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · ba3ebe | Active | €520,000 | €3,514 | 22.7% | 73 | 71 |
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · 6fb8e4 | Active | €580,000 | €3,240 | 28.7% | 80 | 75 |
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · 9569fb | Active | €350,000 | €4,217 | 7.2% | 76 | 78 |
| Median comp | €450,000 | €3,602 | 20.8% | 76 | 74 |
Short-term vacation rental The property’s listing price of €350,000 exceeds its fair value of €290,996 by 16.9%, indicating it is overpriced for a vacation rental strategy. Despite being located in the Algarve, a popular tourist region, the current yield of 4.1% does not justify the inflated cost. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property at €350,000 may not align with a long-term buy-and-hold strategy, as its fair value is only €290,996, marking it as overpriced. This discrepancy could hinder future appreciation potential, particularly with the current yield being only 4.1%. Family rental This 1-bed penthouse is priced at €350,000, far above its fair value of €290,996, indicating it is overpriced for the family rental market. With a gross yield of just 4.1%, this investment may not provide the expected returns to attract families looking for value in the housing market.
Economic downturn risk With an economic stability score of 60/100, there is a heightened risk of economic downturns that could negatively affect property values and rental income stability.
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