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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house of 72 m², energy rating E. Located Faro (Sé e São Pedro) parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property boasts a substantial 4,040 m² plot, including an old citrus orchard and the potential for a private borehole water supply upon rehabilitation.
The valuation. The asking price of €350,000 sits significantly above its fair value of €213,404, indicating it is overpriced by €136,596 (39.0%). This discrepancy suggests potential buyers should exercise caution.
Fair value modelled at €213,404 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €350,000 sits €136,596 (39.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €350,000 versus the Faro (Sé e São Pedro), Faro, Faro area baseline of €206,064 (€2,862/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 72/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 73). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 63/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 50 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Faro (Sé e São Pedro), Faro, Faro
Area baseline €206,064 + condition -€3,375 + location +€10,715 = modelled fair value of €213,404 (€2,964/m²), a €136,596 (39.0%) gap versus the €350,000 asking price.
Short-term vacation rental This property, priced at €350,000, is significantly higher than its fair value of €213,404, indicating that it may struggle to generate a healthy yield of 2.8%. Given the seasonal fluctuations and the tourist-driven market of Algarve, it is unlikely to meet the financial expectations of short-term rental investors. Buy-and-hold With a purchase price that is 39.0% above its fair value, this 2-bed house in Faro presents an unattractive investment for long-term hold strategies, especially considering the 2.8% gross yield. In a market where economic stability is influenced by seasonal trends, this property could underperform and erode investor equity over time. Value-add renovation While the potential for renovation exists, the current listing price of €350,000 far exceeds the fair market value of €213,404, aligning it with an overpriced categorization. The necessary investment in renovation could exceed the financial benefits, especially with a yield of only 2.8% and a fair condition score of 72/100, indicating limited upside potential. Not ideal for: Student housing, Luxury market, Long-term rental Given the overpriced nature of this property, it fails to meet the criteria for student housing, which typically requires affordability, and the luxury market, where value must be justified by premium pricing. Additionally, the long-term rental prospects are muted due to the high acquisition cost, undermining the effective financial metrics of monthly returns.
Potential for Economic Decline The economic stability score of 50/100 indicates a heightened risk of economic downturn, which could impact tenant retention and property value negatively.
