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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa of 146 m², built in 1923, energy rating E. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This villa includes essential underfloor heating materials that are part of the sale, presenting a significant advantage for efficient climate control post-renovation.
The valuation. The asking price of €340,000 is significantly above the fair value of €168,181, indicating an overpricing of €171,819 (50.5%). This discrepancy suggests that potential buyers may find better value elsewhere.
Fair value modelled at €168,181 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €340,000 sits €171,819 (50.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €340,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €250,682 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 34/100 (Condition 35 · Materials 30 · Room dimensions 38). 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 €250,682 + condition -€93,531 + location +€11,030 = modelled fair value of €168,181 (€1,152/m²), a €171,819 (50.5%) gap versus the €340,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · 6d5472 | Subject | €340,000 | €2,329 | — | 35 | 61 |
| São Brás de Alportel · ba3e56 | Active | €275,000 | €1,389 | 40.4% | 35 | 57 |
| São Brás de Alportel · b7b580 | Active | €375,000 | €1,838 | 21.1% | 38 | 52 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 02383c | Active | €240,000 | €2,243 | 3.7% | 45 | 58 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 6d520a | Active | €299,000 | €2,182 | 6.3% | — | 66 |
| Median comp | €287,000 | €2,010 | 13.7% | 38 | 58 |
Short-term vacation rental This property is overpriced by 50.5% compared to its fair value of €168,181, which may deter potential renters seeking value. The gross yield of 7.3% is not sufficient to justify the elevated purchase price in a tourist-driven market. Long-term rental With a fair value significantly lower than the listing price, this villa is not a financially sound investment for long-term leasing opportunities. The gross yield of 7.3% does not compensate for the 50.5% gap, making it an unappealing choice for steady rental income. Buy-and-hold Buying this property at €340,000 would likely hinder long-term appreciation, given its fair value assessment of only €168,181. The property's current condition rating of 34/100 and the neighborhood score of 61/100 further underscore its inadequacy as a buy-and-hold investment. Not ideal for: Student housing, Luxury market, Value-add renovation
Economic and Tenant Instability The investment risks being adversely affected by the combined economic and tenant stability scores of 60/100, indicating a moderate likelihood of tenant turnover and potential income fluctuation.
