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4-bedroom, 2-bathroom country_house of 153 m², built in 1950, energy rating D. Located Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo parish, Tavira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This country house includes a spacious terrace ideal for outdoor gatherings and offers unobstructed sea views from its elevated position in the Algarve mountains.
The valuation. The asking price of €395,000 is below the fair value of €427,070, presenting an opportunity valued at €32,070 (8.1%). This property is considered subpriced.
Fair value modelled at €427,070 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €395,000 sits €32,070 (8.1%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €395,000 versus the Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Tavira, Faro area baseline of €415,854 (€2,718/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 52/100 (Housing Market 55 · Amenities 50 · Economic 45 · Tenant Quality 50). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Tavira, Faro
Area baseline €415,854 + condition +€7,889 + location +€3,327 = modelled fair value of €427,070 (€2,791/m²), a €32,070 (8.1%) gap versus the €395,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo · 49b8fd | Subject | €395,000 | €2,582 | — | 75 | 52 |
| rua 1° de Maio | Active | €395,000 | €2,724 | 5.5% | 73 | 61 |
| rua das Freiras, 51 | Active | €497,000 | €4,438 | 71.9% | 70 | 70 |
| Tavira (Santa Maria e Santiago) · 96c107 | Active | €750,000 | €2,679 | 3.8% | 65 | 63 |
| Conceição e Cabanas de Tavira · 420173 | Active | €495,000 | €3,898 | 51.0% | 76 | 68 |
| Median comp | €496,000 | €3,311 | 28.2% | 72 | 66 |
Long-term rental The property in Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo offers a modest investment opportunity with a fair value of €427,070, positioning it as subvalued at €395,000. However, with a gross yield of 0%, any cash flow benefits need to be carefully evaluated before committing to a long-term rental strategy. Buy-and-hold This country house presents a chance for long-term appreciation given the 8.1% gap below its fair value, making it potentially attractive for a buy-and-hold approach. Investors should consider the neighborhood quality rating of 52/100 and the reliance on local amenities, factoring in the rural dynamics of the area for future growth potential.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 45/100 indicates a heightened risk of downturns affecting property values and rental income. Tenant Instability With a tenant stability score of 50/100, there is an increased likelihood of tenant turnover which may lead to vacancy losses.
