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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa of 187 m², energy rating E. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. The property features a flat roof accessible by an external staircase, providing an ideal opportunity for a rooftop terrace with scenic, unobstructed views of the surrounding hills.
The valuation. The asking price of €480,000 is significantly above the fair value of €312,708, with a difference of €167,292, or 34.9%. This property is clearly overpriced based on the current market analysis.
Fair value modelled at €312,708 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €480,000 sits €167,292 (34.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €480,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €321,079 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 74 · Materials 68 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 61/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 55 · Economic 40 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro
Area baseline €321,079 + condition -€22,498 + location +€14,127 = modelled fair value of €312,708 (€1,672/m²), a €167,292 (34.9%) gap versus the €480,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · b45309 | Subject | €480,000 | €2,567 | — | 74 | 61 |
| São Brás de Alportel · f36378 | Active | €495,000 | €2,765 | 7.7% | 72 | 63 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 6d520a | Active | €299,000 | €2,182 | 15.0% | — | 66 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 001ac7 | Active | €429,000 | €3,064 | 19.4% | 65 | 63 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 4200ed | Active | €429,000 | €3,064 | 19.4% | 70 | 61 |
| Median comp | €429,000 | €2,915 | 13.5% | 70 | 63 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is priced at €480,000, significantly above the fair value of €312,708, indicating it may struggle to yield competitive returns in the short-term rental market. With a gross yield of only 4% and a neighborhood rating of 61/100, the investment is unlikely to attract consistent demand from vacationers. Buy-and-hold At a listing price that exceeds the fair value by 34.9%, the villa is not positioned for strong capital appreciation over time, especially in a market tied to seasonal tourism. The less-than-ideal condition rating of 67/100 and a neighborhood score of 61/100 further diminish the attractiveness of holding this property long-term. Value-add renovation While there may be potential for increased value through renovation, purchasing the property at €480,000 amid fair value estimates at €312,708 presents a challenging starting point for any improvement strategy. The villa's current condition rating of 67/100 indicates that significant investments would be required to enhance its appeal, which may not be recovered against its inflated acquisition cost.
Economic vulnerability The low economic stability score of 40/100 suggests a significant risk of fluctuations in market conditions that could affect property values and rental income stability.
