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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 136 m². Located on rua 25 de Abril, 38, Vila Real de Santo António parish, Vila Real de Santo António municipality, Faro district. This apartment features dual balconies that enhance outdoor living and extend the entertaining space, while its location offers unmatched accessibility to essential local amenities.
The valuation. The asking price of €290,000 is significantly below the fair value of €394,103, creating an opportunity for discerning investors. This property is underpriced by €104,103 (35.9%), presenting potential for appreciation.
Fair value modelled at €394,103 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €290,000 sits €104,103 (35.9%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €290,000 versus the rua 25 de Abril, 38 area baseline of €385,016 (€2,831/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 69/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 72 · Room dimensions 70). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 62/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 65 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua 25 de Abril, 38
Area baseline €385,016 + condition -€13,813 + location +€18,683 = modelled fair value of €394,103 (€2,898/m²), a €104,103 (35.9%) gap versus the €290,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua 25 de Abril, 38 | Subject | €290,000 | €2,132 | — | 65 | 62 |
| rua do Sapal | Active | €279,900 | €2,043 | 4.2% | — | 57 |
| rua B | Active | €340,000 | €3,036 | 42.4% | 70 | 58 |
| rua B | Active | €320,000 | €2,857 | 34.0% | 72 | 63 |
| Monte Gordo · 41ff9a | Active | €295,000 | €3,073 | 44.1% | 67 | 55 |
| Median comp | €307,500 | €2,947 | 38.2% | 70 | 58 |
Long-term rental The property offers a gross yield of 4.4%, making it a sound investment for long-term rental in a community with a reasonable tenant quality. With a fair value significantly higher than the listing price, it presents a compelling opportunity for steady rental income. Short-term vacation rental Given its proximity to the Algarve coast, this apartment is well-positioned to attract short-term vacation renters. The current listing price reflects a notable discount compared to its fair value, which could enhance profitability in this market segment. Buy-and-hold The significant gap between the listing price and fair value indicates a strong potential for appreciation, making this a suitable buy-and-hold strategy. Investors can expect the asset to increase in value over time while generating consistent rental income due to the appealing location. Not ideal for student housing The property’s attributes and the rural nature of the location do not align with typical student housing demand, making it a less than ideal investment for this purpose. The limited school access in the area further diminishes its appeal to student tenants. Not ideal for luxury market This apartment's condition score of 69/100 and the surrounding neighborhood score of 62/100 suggest that it does not cater to the luxury market. Investors should focus on its strengths in other rental segments rather than attempting to position it within high-end real estate.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 60/100, there is a moderate risk of fluctuating market conditions impacting rental income and property value.**
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