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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom house of 92 m², built in 2010. Located Monchique parish, Monchique municipality, Faro district. This property offers the rare opportunity for vertical expansion, allowing for an additional upper floor, enhancing living space and potential investment value.
The valuation. The asking price of €250,000 is significantly above the fair value of €176,408, representing an overpricing of €73,592 (29.4%). This suggests investors should be cautious before proceeding. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy could seek to capitalize on potential renovations to enhance value, although the current asking price may limit profitability. Quick resale in a strong tourism market could yield gains if adequately managed. Buy-to-let angle. A buy-to-let approach may underperform, with a gross yield of 0% given the high purchase price and estimated rent. Long-term rentals in Monchique could provide steady income, but current valuation poses a risk to positive cash flow.
Fair value modelled at €176,408 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €250,000 sits €73,592 (29.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €250,000 versus the Monchique, Monchique, Faro area baseline of €157,964 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Monchique, Monchique, Faro
Area baseline €157,964 + condition +€5,175 + location +€13,269 = modelled fair value of €176,408 (€1,917/m²), a €73,592 (29.4%) gap versus the €250,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monchique · 0dcc8b | Subject | €250,000 | €2,717 | — | 80 | 71 |
| Marmelete · dee3f5 | Active | €180,000 | €3,600 | 32.5% | 70 | 68 |
| Silves · 6d5373 | Active | €325,000 | €2,778 | 2.2% | 75 | 64 |
| rua de São Sebastião | Active | €235,000 | €4,123 | 51.7% | 74 | 60 |
| Silves · ba57d8 | Active | €245,000 | €4,900 | 80.3% | 78 | 65 |
| Median comp | €240,000 | €3,862 | 42.1% | 75 | 65 |
Short-term vacation rental The property in Monchique is currently overpriced by 29.4% against its fair value, negatively impacting potential short-term vacation rental returns. With a gross yield of 0%, this strategy lacks viability in a competitive tourism market like the Algarve. Buy-and-hold Investing in this 1-bed house as a buy-and-hold strategy is unwise due to its overvaluation at €250,000, far above the fair value of €176,408. The stagnant yield of 0% indicates that this property will not generate reliable income for investors over time. Family rental With the property priced 29.4% higher than its fair value, it poses a significant risk for family rental prospects in the current market. The average condition and neighborhood ratings do not compensate for the lack of financial return associated with its inflated price.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 65/100, there is a moderate risk that economic fluctuations could adversely impact rental prices and occupancy rates.
