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4-bedroom, 5-bathroom villa of 310 m², built in 2003, energy rating B. Located Santa Bárbara de Nexe parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This exceptional villa boasts a large 60 m² heated saltwater swimming pool with a swim-up bar and a cozy guest house with stunning sea views.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,900,000 exceeds the fair value of €539,536 by €1,360,464, or 71.6%. This property is clearly overpriced and may deter potential buyers at this price point.
Fair value modelled at €539,536 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €1,900,000 sits €1,360,464 (71.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,900,000 versus the Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro area baseline of €532,270 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 50/100 (Housing Market 50 · Amenities 50 · Economic 40 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro
Area baseline €532,270 + condition +€7,266 + location +€0 = modelled fair value of €539,536 (€1,740/m²), a €1,360,464 (71.6%) gap versus the €1,900,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 0239a7 | Subject | €1,900,000 | €6,129 | — | 72 | 50 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · ba59e5 | Active | €1,250,000 | €4,045 | 34.0% | 72 | 63 |
| estrada Joaquim Rosa Pinto | Active | €1,980,000 | €5,077 | 17.2% | 80 | 71 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 956c00 | Active | €999,500 | €5,316 | 13.3% | 75 | 67 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 82c6e8 | Active | €1,250,000 | €4,045 | 34.0% | 75 | 53 |
| Median comp | €1,250,000 | €4,561 | 25.6% | 75 | 65 |
Short-term vacation rental This property, with a listing price of €1,900,000, is overpriced by 71.6% compared to its fair value of €539,536, which diminishes the potential return on investment. With a gross yield of only 2%, the property does not align well with the short-term rental market dynamics typically observed in tourist-focused regions like Algarve. Buy-and-hold The villa's high price point significantly eclipses its fair market value, indicating it is overpriced at €1,900,000 versus a fair value of €539,536. The low yield of 2% coupled with a condition score of 77/100 suggests that holding this property for capital appreciation may not provide adequate compensation for the investment risk associated with its elevated price. Not ideal for: Student housing The property is unscored for student housing suitability given its high price and low yield, indicating a mismatch with the affordable rental market typically sought by student demographics. Furthermore, the semi-rural location near tourism hotspots may detract from its appeal to potential student tenants.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 60/100 suggests a moderate risk of tenant turnover, which may lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
