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3-bedroom, 4-bathroom house of 186 m², built in 1990, energy rating A. Located Albufeira e Olhos de Água parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: Featuring a private interior elevator for effortless accessibility, this property seamlessly integrates a sophisticated modern design with a flexible layout suited for artistic pursuits. Valuation Verdict: Fair
The valuation. The asking price of €1,395,000 is significantly above its fair value of €637,457, presenting a discrepancy of €757,543 (54.3%). This property is overpriced relative to the market conditions and valuation metrics.
Fair value modelled at €637,457 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €1,395,000 sits €757,543 (54.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,395,000 versus the Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Faro area baseline of €564,324 (€3,034/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 82/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Faro
Area baseline €564,324 + condition +€21,216 + location +€51,918 = modelled fair value of €637,457 (€3,427/m²), a €757,543 (54.3%) gap versus the €1,395,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 1e6471 | Subject | €1,395,000 | €7,500 | — | 80 | 73 |
| rua Sir Cliff Richard | Active | €2,000,000 | €8,511 | 13.5% | 88 | 75 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 388fa9 | Active | €1,299,000 | €4,811 | 35.9% | 90 | 74 |
| avenida dos Descobrimentos | Active | €695,000 | €4,696 | 37.4% | 75 | 72 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 1e6205 | Active | €1,280,000 | €8,889 | 18.5% | 78 | 75 |
| Median comp | €1,289,500 | €6,661 | 11.2% | 83 | 75 |
Short-term vacation rental The property’s listing price of €1,395,000 is significantly above the estimated fair value of €637,457, indicating an overpriced position in the market. With a yield of only 1.5%, it is unlikely to generate sufficient returns in the competitive vacation rental space dominated by more affordable options. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property for long-term appreciation appears unwise given that it is currently priced 54.3% above fair value. The economic stability in this seasonal tourism market is questionable, which may not support future value growth. Long-term rental The current pricing makes the property less attractive for long-term rental strategies, especially with a gross yield of just 1.5%. While the neighborhood scores a respectable 73/100, the high acquisition cost undermines potential return on investment. Not ideal for This property is not suited for student housing or luxury market segments due to its high price relative to fair value. Additionally, its current position makes it a poor fit for family rentals in an area that faces economic challenges based on its seasonal population dynamics.
Economic Vulnerability The investment is at risk due to a moderate economic stability score of 65/100, which may affect tenant retention and rental income.
