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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom studio of 48 m², built in 1987, energy rating C. Located Quarteira parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This studio offers a private garage, a rare asset in Quarteira, enhancing convenience and security for residents and visitors alike.
The valuation. The asking price of €380,000 sits €134,484 (35.4%) above the fair value of €245,516. This property is considered overpriced based on current market conditions.
Fair value modelled at €245,516 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €380,000 sits €134,484 (35.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €380,000 versus the Quarteira, Loulé, Faro area baseline of €223,296 (€4,652/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 82/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx. Full condition report →
Neighbourhood score 69/100 (Housing Market 78 · Amenities 72 · Economic 58 · Tenant Quality 68). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline. Full location report →
Quarteira, Loulé, Faro
Area baseline €223,296 + condition +€5,250 + location +€16,970 = modelled fair value of €245,516 (€5,115/m²), a €134,484 (35.4%) gap versus the €380,000 asking price.
Short-term vacation rental Despite the property's location in the Algarve, a popular tourist region, the listing price of €380,000 reflects a significant gap of 35.4% above fair value, making it overpriced for short-term rental purposes. With a gross yield of only 2.9%, the investment lacks the return potential typically sought in vacation rental properties. Long-term rental While Quarteira is economically driven by tourism, the property's high price of €380,000 creates an unfavorable ratio against the fair value of €245,516, labeling it as overpriced for long-term rental investment. The current gross yield of 2.9% is relatively low, indicating insufficient cash flow from a long-term rental perspective. Buy-and-hold The buy-and-hold strategy is compromised by the property being listed at €380,000, which is not sustainable given the fair value of €245,516, resulting in it being overpriced. As the market reflects a modest yield of 2.9%, long-term appreciation does not compensate adequately for the current elevated entry price.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 58/100 indicates potential fluctuations in income and job security that could negatively impact tenant retention and rental income.
