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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex of 137 m², built in 1990, energy rating C. Located on estrada da Horta, Almancil parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. This duplex offers panoramic golf course views from both balconies, enhancing its appeal as a prime investment in the prestigious Vale do Lobo resort.
The valuation. The asking price of €895,000 sits €35,179 (3.9%) above the fair value of €859,821. This property is considered overpriced as it exceeds a reasonable market assessment.
Fair value modelled at €859,821 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €895,000 sits €35,179 (3.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €895,000 versus the estrada da Horta area baseline of €768,159 (€5,607/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 81/100 (Condition 78 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 76/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 75 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
estrada da Horta
Area baseline €768,159 + condition +€11,773 + location +€79,889 = modelled fair value of €859,821 (€6,276/m²), a €35,179 (3.9%) gap versus the €895,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| estrada da Horta | Subject | €895,000 | €6,533 | — | 78 | 76 |
| rua da Laranjeira S / N | Active | €950,000 | €5,278 | 19.2% | 80 | 72 |
| avenida da Praia | Active | €1,599,000 | €11,028 | 68.8% | 82 | 65 |
| Quarteira · 99f39b | Active | €650,000 | €4,745 | 27.4% | 78 | 74 |
| Quarteira · 937615 | Active | €499,500 | €5,946 | 9.0% | 75 | 68 |
| Median comp | €800,000 | €5,612 | 14.1% | 79 | 70 |
Long-term rental The 2-bed duplex in Almancil is overpriced at €895,000, exceeding the fair value by 3.9%, which may pose challenges for securing consistent rental income. With a gross yield of 3.2% and a relatively high condition rating, the property may not offer sufficient returns for long-term rental investors. Short-term vacation rental Despite the allure of Almancil's tourist appeal, the pricing of €895,000 is higher than its fair value, making it less attractive for short-term vacation rental markets. The current gross yield of 3.2% does not justify the investment risk associated with this property, especially in a region marked by seasonal employment patterns. Family rental While the neighbourhood's amenities score 76/100 suggests a decent environment for families, the current listing price is above the fair value, potentially limiting demand from family renters. A gross yield of 3.2% in a location that may experience fluctuations due to tourism seasons signals that this investment may not be optimal for family rental purposes.
Tenant turnover risk High tenant turnover could be a concern as the economic stability score is 70/100, indicating potential fluctuations in local job markets that may affect tenant retention.
