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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 83 m², energy rating A+. Located on rua do Alportel, 325, Faro (Sé e São Pedro) parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment includes a spacious 23m² balcony perfect for outdoor entertaining, and it features high-quality BOSCH appliances ensuring modern convenience in a stylish setting.
The valuation. The asking price of €417,000 sits €154,826 (37.1%) above fair value of €262,174, indicating the property is overpriced. This misalignment suggests limited potential for immediate equity capture.
Fair value modelled at €262,174 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €417,000 sits €154,826 (37.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €417,000 versus the rua do Alportel, 325 area baseline of €237,546 (€2,862/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 86/100 (Condition 84 · Materials 87 · Room dimensions 85). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx. Full condition report →
Neighbourhood score 65/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 70 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline. Full location report →
rua do Alportel, 325
Area baseline €237,546 + condition +€10,375 + location +€14,253 = modelled fair value of €262,174 (€3,159/m²), a €154,826 (37.1%) gap versus the €417,000 asking price.
Short-term vacation rental\nThe property in Faro is overpriced at €417,000, with a fair value of only €262,174, indicating a 37.1% disparity. Given the seasonal tourist focus in the Algarve, the gross yield of 2.9% does not justify this premium pricing for short-term vacation rentals.\n\nBuy-and-hold\nAt €417,000, the investment is overpriced relative to its fair market value of €262,174, leaving investors exposed to a 37.1% gap. The current gross yield of 2.9% is unappealing for a long-term hold strategy, particularly in a market heavily dependent on tourism.\n\nFamily rental\nWith a listing price of €417,000, this property is overpriced given its fair value of €262,174, demonstrating a significant 37.1% gap. Although the apartment is in good condition with a score of 86/100, the yield of 2.9% in a seasonal rental market suggests it may not be an attractive family rental investment.
Economic volatility risk The property is at risk of decreased rental income due to both economic and tenant stability scores being at only 60/100, indicating potential instability in the local economy and leasing situation.
