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4-bedroom, 1-bathroom house of 435 m², built in 1930. Located Alte parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes a covered porch, a carob house, and a unique outdoor oven house, enhancing its rustic charm and functionality in a serene rural setting.
The valuation. The asking price of €300,000 is significantly below fair value, which stands at €1,328,645, representing an undervaluation of €1,028,645 (342.9%). This presents an opportunity for discerning investors.
Fair value modelled at €1,328,645 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €300,000 sits €1,028,645 (342.9%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €300,000 versus the Alte, Loulé, Faro area baseline of €1,564,695 (€3,597/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 28/100 (Condition 24 · Materials 30 · Room dimensions 35). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 63/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 60 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Alte, Loulé, Faro
Area baseline €1,564,695 + condition -€317,414 + location +€81,364 = modelled fair value of €1,328,645 (€3,054/m²), a €1,028,645 (342.9%) gap versus the €300,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte · 1e605c | Subject | €300,000 | €690 | — | 24 | 63 |
| Alte · dbd4c6 | Active | €150,000 | €1,071 | 55.4% | 30 | 63 |
| rua de Pedreiras | Active | €260,000 | €867 | 25.7% | 30 | 66 |
| Loulé (São Clemente) · 261d44 | Active | €280,000 | €2,545 | 269.1% | — | 68 |
| Loulé (São Sebastião) · dee644 | Active | €187,500 | €884 | 28.2% | 30 | 60 |
| Median comp | €223,750 | €978 | 41.7% | 30 | 65 |
Short-term vacation rental This property presents a significant opportunity as a short-term vacation rental with a fair value of €1,328,645, indicating a possibility for healthy profit margins compared to its listing price of €300,000. Given the location in Algarve, a tourism-driven market, this strategy can capitalize on high demand from holidaymakers. Long-term rental At a listing price of €300,000 against a fair value of €1,328,645, this property can serve effectively as a long-term rental, providing a strong potential for consistent cash flow despite a 0% gross yield currently. The neighborhood's moderate rating of 63/100 supports decent tenant quality, enhancing the investment's attractiveness. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is compelling due to the substantial valuation gap of 342.9%, suggesting significant future appreciation potential. The underlying fundamentals of the Algarve market suggest long-term growth, making this a strategic choice for capitalizing on property value increases over time.
Economic Vulnerability The property has a relatively low economic stability score of 55/100, indicating potential vulnerability to market fluctuations that could impact profitability.
