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4-bedroom, 4-bathroom villa of 262 m², energy rating B. Located on via Donkey Carts, Silves parish, Silves municipality, Faro district. This property offers an ancient 60,000-litre cisterna for rainwater collection, contributing to its sustainability and low maintenance garden, rich with Mediterranean flora and fruit trees.
The valuation. The asking price of €895,000 significantly exceeds its fair value of €507,386, creating a disparity of €387,614, or 43.3%. This property is overpriced, which may deter potential buyers seeking value.
Fair value modelled at €507,386 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €895,000 sits €387,614 (43.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €895,000 versus the via Donkey Carts area baseline of €449,854 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 83/100 (Condition 78 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 82). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 64/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
via Donkey Carts
Area baseline €449,854 + condition +€32,341 + location +€25,192 = modelled fair value of €507,386 (€1,937/m²), a €387,614 (43.3%) gap versus the €895,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Donkey Carts | Subject | €895,000 | €3,416 | — | 78 | 64 |
| Silves · ba575d | Active | €1,195,000 | €4,509 | 32.0% | 83 | 76 |
| Silves · ba5764 | Active | €1,100,000 | €7,692 | 125.2% | 78 | 68 |
| Silves · 93764d | Active | €1,390,000 | €5,744 | 68.1% | 85 | 65 |
| Silves · 023943 | Active | €575,000 | €2,255 | 34.0% | 72 | 80 |
| Median comp | €1,147,500 | €5,127 | 50.1% | 81 | 72 |
Short-term vacation rental The 4-bed villa in Silves is currently overpriced by 43.3% compared to its fair value of €507,386, which significantly impacts the investment's attractiveness. With a gross yield of 5.8% and a neighbourhood rating of 64/100, it is unlikely to achieve optimal returns in the competitive vacation rental market. Buy-and-hold With the property priced at €895,000, it is overvalued against the fair value benchmark, suggesting that long-term capital growth may not meet expectations. Though it boasts a decent condition rating of 83/100, the high initial price diminishes the potential for significant appreciation in the future. Family rental At a listing price of €895,000, the villa is priced beyond its fair value, making it a less appealing option for family rental investments. Additionally, the neighbourhood’s amenities and educational infrastructure are limited, which could hinder long-term tenant retention and rental demand.
Economic Volatility Risk The economic stability score of 60/100 suggests potential fluctuations in local economic conditions that could negatively impact rental income.
