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4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 190 m², energy rating E. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This property includes a spacious yard and an annex that enhance outdoor leisure opportunities, all situated on a tranquil 8,000 m² plot near nature.
The valuation. The asking price of €600,000 is significantly above the fair value of €317,428, representing a premium of €282,572 (47.1%). Verdict: overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €317,428 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €600,000 sits €282,572 (47.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €600,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €326,230 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 65 · Room dimensions 70). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 61/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 55 · Economic 60 · 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 €326,230 + condition -€23,156 + location +€14,354 = modelled fair value of €317,428 (€1,671/m²), a €282,572 (47.1%) gap versus the €600,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · 49b8e4 | Subject | €600,000 | €3,158 | — | 70 | 61 |
| Moncarapacho e Fuseta · 49b7ff | Active | €850,000 | €4,474 | 41.7% | 65 | 63 |
| Moncarapacho e Fuseta · 96c413 | Active | €850,000 | €5,782 | 83.1% | 65 | 67 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 4200ed | Active | €429,000 | €3,064 | 3.0% | 70 | 61 |
| Moncarapacho e Fuseta · 2620a5 | Active | €360,000 | €3,103 | 1.7% | 66 | 64 |
| Median comp | €639,500 | €3,789 | 20.0% | 66 | 64 |
Short-term vacation rental This property is overpriced by 47.1%, making it a less attractive option for those looking to capitalize on the high tourism demand in the Algarve region. With a gross yield of 7.5%, the potential returns do not justify the current listing price in a neighborhood ranking of 61/100. Long-term rental Given the significant gap between the listing price and fair value, this property fails to present a compelling case for long-term rental investment. The current fair valuation of €317,428 indicates that the market may not support a robust rental approach at a listing of €600,000. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is unwise due to its 47.1% overpricing, which limits upside potential when considering future appreciation. Additionally, with a condition score of 67/100, the property may require renovations that further complicate the investment case. Not ideal for: This property is not suited for student housing or the luxury market, as the pricing does not align with the expectations for either segment. Furthermore, its condition and neighborhood score imply limited appeal for industrial investment.
Potential for Economic and Tenant Instability With both economic stability and tenant stability scores at 60/100, there is a heightened risk of fluctuations in rental income and potential vacancy rates, indicating an unstable investment environment.
