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3-bedroom, 1-bathroom villa of 136 m². Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property boasts a serene garden that integrates natural rock formations and a private swimming pool, offering exceptional potential for tranquil outdoor living in a rural setting.
The valuation. The asking price of €460,000 is significantly above the fair value of €205,413, resulting in an overpriced property by €254,587, or 55.3%. This valuation suggests an immediate lack of financial sensibility for potential buyers.
Fair value modelled at €205,413 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €460,000 sits €254,587 (55.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €460,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €233,512 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 59/100 (Condition 56 · Materials 60 · Room dimensions 60). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 57/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 55 · Economic 50 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro
Area baseline €233,512 + condition -€34,637 + location +€6,538 = modelled fair value of €205,413 (€1,510/m²), a €254,587 (55.3%) gap versus the €460,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · 49b86b | Subject | €460,000 | €3,382 | — | 56 | 57 |
| São Brás de Alportel · f360f1 | Active | €595,000 | €2,361 | 30.2% | 70 | 59 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 25f6e1 | Active | €398,000 | €3,522 | 4.1% | 80 | 65 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 02383c | Active | €240,000 | €2,243 | 33.7% | 45 | 58 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 6d520a | Active | €299,000 | €2,182 | 35.5% | — | 66 |
| Median comp | €348,500 | €2,302 | 31.9% | 70 | 62 |
Long-term rental The villa’s listing price of €460,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €205,413, indicating that the property is overpriced by 55.3%. With a low gross yield of 3.6%, the investment does not align with the returns typically expected in the long-term rental market. Buy-and-hold Given the property’s condition rating of 59/100 and the neighbourhood rating of 57/100, it does not offer the potential for significant appreciation in the buy-and-hold strategy. The substantial overpricing against its fair value suggests that holding the asset could yield negative returns in the long term. Not ideal for luxury market This villa does not present the upscale qualities or features that define successful luxury investments, reflected by its mediocre condition and neighbourhood ratings. Investing in this segment at an overpriced listing would likely lead to further losses. Not ideal for student housing The location’s rural setting and limited employment opportunities make it unsuitable for student housing investment. In addition, the property’s significant overvaluation would not attract the necessary tenant quality to ensure steady occupancy rates.
Economic instability risk Given an economic stability score of 50/100, there is a significant risk that local economic downturns could impact tenant demand and property value negatively.
