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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 46 m², built in 2005, energy rating C. Located on rua Samora Barros, Albufeira e Olhos de Água parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. This apartment not only boasts a prime location but also features a shared garden area that extends privacy, enhancing the overall living experience.
The valuation. The asking price of €350,000 is significantly above fair value, marked at €159,829, indicating a staggering premium of €190,171 (54.3%). Verdict: overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €159,829 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €350,000 sits €190,171 (54.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €350,000 versus the rua Samora Barros area baseline of €158,700 (€3,450/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 87/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 90 · Room dimensions 85). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 76/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 75 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Samora Barros
Area baseline €158,700 + condition +€5,750 + location +€14,515 = modelled fair value of €159,829 (€3,475/m²), a €190,171 (54.3%) gap versus the €350,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Samora Barros | Subject | €350,000 | €7,609 | — | 85 | 76 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · dee5ee | Active | €341,000 | €4,608 | 39.4% | 80 | 71 |
| rua Vale Mangude, 3 | Active | €279,000 | €3,930 | 48.4% | 78 | 70 |
| estrada das Sesmarias | Active | €299,000 | €5,436 | 28.6% | 81 | 74 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 1e63d7 | Active | €1,100,000 | €35,484 | 366.4% | 80 | 75 |
| Median comp | €320,000 | €5,022 | 34.0% | 80 | 73 |
Short-term vacation rental The high listing price of €350,000 compared to the fair value of €159,829 reflects a significant 54.3% gap, suggesting that this investment would struggle to deliver competitive returns in the short-term rental market. With a gross yield of only 3.1%, the potential rental income may not justify the upfront investment costs. Long-term rental Given the property’s significant overvaluation at €350,000 against a fair value of €159,829, it becomes less attractive for long-term rental strategies, especially with a yield of 3.1%. This overpricing could expose investors to financial pressures, limiting their ability to maintain profitability or even recover costs in a competitive rental market. Buy-and-hold The valuation discrepancy highlights the property’s status as overpriced, making the buy-and-hold strategy less appealing at a listed price of €350,000 versus a fair value of €159,829. With only a 3.1% gross yield, the investment may yield insufficient returns over time, particularly when factoring in potential appreciation trends in Albufeira e Olhos de Água.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 70/100, the property may be at risk of economic downturns impacting tenant affordability and retention.
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