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0-bedroom, 0-bathroom house of 135 m², energy rating A. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. The property features a landscaped garden surrounding an inviting swimming pool, offering exceptional outdoor leisure spaces uncommon in historic center properties, ideal for entertaining and relaxation.
The valuation. The asking price of €285,000 is significantly above the fair value of €254,274, demonstrating an overvaluation of €30,726 (10.8%). This property is priced beyond its actual worth. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy would involve renovations to enhance market appeal, followed by a resale to capitalize on higher demand in the tourist-driven Algarve region. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated monthly rental income of €1,211 offers a gross yield of 5.1%, making this property a potential candidate for short-term vacation rentals in a desirable tourist location.
Fair value modelled at €234,660 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €285,000 sits €50,340 (17.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €285,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €231,795 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 75). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit. Full condition report →
Neighbourhood score 54/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 50 · Economic 40 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline. Full location report →
São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro
Area baseline €231,795 + condition -€844 + location +€3,709 = modelled fair value of €234,660 (€1,738/m²), a €50,340 (17.7%) gap versus the €285,000 asking price.
Short-term vacation rental Given the property’s location in the Algarve region, which is known for its tourism influence, the projected gross yield of 5.1% falls short against the fair value gap of 10.8%, indicating an overpriced position. The neighbourhood rating of 54/100 further suggests that the potential for consistent vacation rental demand may not be sufficient to justify the asking price. Buy-and-hold While the property could yield some return over time, the fair value of €254,274 compared to the listing price of €285,000 reveals that it is overpriced by 10.8%. With a condition rating of 75/100 and a moderate neighbourhood quality, long-term appreciation may be hampered by the initial higher purchase price.
Economic instability risk: With an economic stability score of 40/100, there is a significant risk of economic downturns affecting tenant demand and property value.
