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4-bedroom, 5-bathroom house of 309 m², built in 1986. Located Santa Bárbara de Nexe parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy features: This property includes a possibility for expansion with the potential to build a first floor, offering exclusive views over the Algarve and Atlantic Ocean.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,250,000 is considerably above the fair value of €568,785, representing an overvaluation of €681,215 or 54.5%. As such, the property is overpriced and unlikely to yield a reasonable return on investment.
Fair value modelled at €568,785 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €1,250,000 sits €681,215 (54.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,250,000 versus the Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro area baseline of €530,553 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 82/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 82 · Room dimensions 85). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 53/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 50 · Economic 40 · Tenant Quality 50). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro
Area baseline €530,553 + condition +€31,866 + location +€6,367 = modelled fair value of €568,785 (€1,841/m²), a €681,215 (54.5%) gap versus the €1,250,000 asking price.
Long-term rental The property's gross yield of 3.2% is suboptimal, especially when considering its significant gap of 54.5% from fair value, indicating it is overpriced for long-term rental strategies. Additionally, the rural setting may limit demand, affecting potential rental income and tenant turnover. Family rental Although families may seek larger homes, the property's high asking price of €1,250,000 compared to a fair value of €568,785 suggests it is overpriced for family rental purposes. The lower neighborhood rating of 53/100 also raises concerns regarding the availability of suitable amenities for families. Buy-and-hold With the current market price at €1,250,000, which is 54.5% above its fair value, investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy could lead to significant financial strain due to inflated purchase costs. The overall condition rating of 82/100 may not compensate for the high price, especially in a rural area with low tenant quality and limited amenities.
Economic Vulnerability The property has a low economic stability score of 40/100, indicating potential challenges in attracting and retaining tenants, which may affect rental income.
