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4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 252 m², built in 1984, energy rating C. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This property boasts high ceilings and an open-plan layout that enhances the spacious feel, along with a main terrace offering panoramic views of the Algarve countryside. Potential: With a large plot and proximity to hiking paths, it presents an excellent opportunity for a rural retreat or business venture.
The valuation. The asking price of €595,000 sits €171,381 (28.8%) above the fair value of €423,619, suggesting the property is overpriced. This significantly diminishes its investment appeal for new buyers looking for sound financial opportunities.
Fair value modelled at €423,619 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €595,000 sits €171,381 (28.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €595,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €432,684 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 71/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 80). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 55/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 50 · Economic 40 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro
Area baseline €432,684 + condition -€17,719 + location +€8,654 = modelled fair value of €423,619 (€1,681/m²), a €171,381 (28.8%) gap versus the €595,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · f3606b | Subject | €595,000 | €2,361 | — | 65 | 55 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 4b977d | Active | €565,000 | €1,834 | 22.3% | 65 | 54 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 25f6e1 | Active | €398,000 | €3,522 | 49.2% | 80 | 65 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 4a7e03 | Active | €1,250,000 | €2,260 | 4.3% | 75 | 61 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 1e64dd | Active | €750,000 | €3,275 | 38.7% | 75 | 64 |
| Median comp | €657,500 | €2,768 | 17.2% | 75 | 63 |
Long-term rental The current listing price of €595,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €423,619, indicating that the property is overpriced at an 28.8% premium. With a gross yield of only 3.7% and a neighbourhood score of 55/100, this investment opportunity lacks the necessary fundamentals for sound long-term rental performance. Short-term vacation rental Given the €595,000 asking price and the fair value of €423,619, this property appears overpriced by 28.8%, which could limit its profitability in the competitive vacation rental market. Although the Algarve region does attract tourists, the gross yield of 3.7% suggests that the financial returns may not adequately compensate for the premium price.
Low Economic Stability Risk Due to an economic stability score of 40/100, there is a high risk of declining property values and rental income instability.
