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2-bedroom, 0-bathroom apartment of 75 m², built in 1992, energy rating A+. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. The apartment features a private garden space, ideal for relaxation, and is conveniently located within walking distance to local supermarkets and schools.
The valuation. The asking price of €225,000 is significantly above the fair value of €104,558, reflecting an overpriced status of €120,442 (53.5%). This property does not present a compelling financial advantage at its current listing price.
Fair value modelled at €104,558 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €225,000 sits €120,442 (53.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €225,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €128,775 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 50/100 (Condition 48 · Materials 55 · Room dimensions 54). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 61/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 50 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro
Area baseline €128,775 + condition -€29,883 + location +€5,666 = modelled fair value of €104,558 (€1,394/m²), a €120,442 (53.5%) gap versus the €225,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · 1e669d | Subject | €225,000 | €3,000 | — | 48 | 61 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 49b836 | Active | €395,000 | €2,351 | 21.6% | 80 | 63 |
| São Brás de Alportel · ba5a3c | Active | €239,000 | €4,426 | 47.5% | 67 | 60 |
| rua João Rosa Beatriz, 69 | Active | €370,000 | €2,741 | 8.6% | — | 64 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 9374aa | Active | €285,000 | €2,111 | 29.6% | 70 | 54 |
| Median comp | €327,500 | €2,546 | 15.1% | 70 | 62 |
Short-term vacation rental This property is priced at €225,000, significantly above its fair value of €104,558, indicating it may not generate the anticipated short-term rental income given the 53.5% gap. The seasonal nature of the Algarve tourism market and the 3.7% gross yield suggest uncertain profitability for short-term rentals in this overpriced listing. Long-term rental At €225,000, the apartment presents a high entry cost relative to its fair value of €104,558, making long-term rental prospects less appealing. Given the 3.7% gross yield and the property's condition and neighborhood ratings, the investment does not justify the current asking price in the long-term rental market. Buy-and-hold With a fair value of only €104,558 against a listing of €225,000, this apartment is not a sound buy-and-hold investment due to the significant 53.5% overpricing. The low yield of 3.7% further emphasizes the risk of a lackluster return on investment in the long run, considering the condition and neighborhood ratings.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 50/100 indicates potential for economic downturns that could affect property valuation and rental income.
