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4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 240 m², built in 1950, energy rating F. Located São Bartolomeu de Messines parish, Silves municipality, Faro district. This property boasts a decorative fish pond and mature fruit trees, enhancing its agricultural appeal and offering an idyllic atmosphere for outdoor leisure and gardening enthusiasts.
The valuation. The asking price of €559,000 is significantly above the fair value of €433,508, reflecting an overpricing of €125,492, or 22.4%. This pricing discrepancy suggests potential challenges in achieving a profitable transaction.
Fair value modelled at €433,508 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €559,000 sits €125,492 (22.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €559,000 versus the São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro area baseline of €412,080 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 77 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 63/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 65 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro
Area baseline €412,080 + condition +€0 + location +€21,428 = modelled fair value of €433,508 (€1,806/m²), a €125,492 (22.4%) gap versus the €559,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 0dcca5 | Subject | €559,000 | €2,329 | — | 72 | 63 |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 99f39a | Active | €800,000 | €2,286 | 1.9% | 75 | 63 |
| rua de Mouricão | Active | €559,000 | €3,388 | 45.5% | 76 | 73 |
| rua Júlio Diniz S / N | Active | €1,080,000 | €5,870 | 152.0% | 70 | 64 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 8936d3 | Active | €899,500 | €5,025 | 115.7% | 74 | 72 |
| Median comp | €849,750 | €4,207 | 80.6% | 75 | 68 |
Short-term vacation rental\nGiven its location in a tourist area, this 4-bed house could attract seasonal guests, yet the current price of €559,000 is significantly above its fair value of €433,508, making it overpriced. The 7.7% gross yield is decent but does not justify the 22.4% gap, indicating potential limitations on profitability in a competitive rental market.\n\nBuy-and-hold\nWhile this property may appeal to long-term investors, the €559,000 asking price being 22.4% above fair value suggests that it is overpriced for sustained appreciation. The property's decent condition score of 75/100 doesn't compensate for the elevated entry cost that may hinder long-term returns.\n\nFamily rental\nAs a family rental, the property may serve well due to its size, but its listing price being 22.4% above fair value at €559,000 points to it being overpriced for potential tenants. Additionally, the neighborhood quality score of 63/100 could limit its attractiveness to more discerning families seeking better amenities and stability.
Economic Volatility Risk With an economic stability score of 60, there is a potential risk of fluctuating income levels that may affect tenants' ability to pay rent, compounded by a tenant stability score of 55 indicating a higher likelihood of tenant turnover and vacancy.
