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4-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse of 186 m², built in 1999, energy rating C. Located Moncarapacho e Fuseta parish, Olhão municipality, Faro district. This townhouse features a spacious roof terrace perfect for sunbathing or entertaining, alongside a well-equipped stone barbecue in the yard, enhancing outdoor living experiences.
The valuation. The asking price of €460,000 exceeds the fair value of €356,519 by €103,481 (22.5%). This property is definitively overpriced based on market comparisons. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy would involve investing in cosmetic upgrades to address the dated fixtures, allowing for resale at a premium price in the competitive Algarve market. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated rental income of €1,572/month and a gross yield of 4.1%, the property could be a viable option for long-term rentals amidst seasonal tourism trends.
Fair value modelled at €356,519 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €460,000 sits €103,481 (22.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €460,000 versus the Moncarapacho e Fuseta, Olhão, Faro area baseline of €345,960 (€1,860/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 (Condition 78 · Materials 76 · Room dimensions 73). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 57/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 60 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 50). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Moncarapacho e Fuseta, Olhão, Faro
Area baseline €345,960 + condition +€872 + location +€9,687 = modelled fair value of €356,519 (€1,917/m²), a €103,481 (22.5%) gap versus the €460,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moncarapacho e Fuseta · f36390 | Subject | €460,000 | €2,473 | — | 78 | 57 |
| rua de Arte Nova | Active | €585,000 | €2,813 | 13.7% | 65 | 61 |
| praça da República | Active | €799,000 | €4,296 | 73.7% | 75 | 70 |
| Moncarapacho e Fuseta · dbd469 | Active | €495,000 | €4,420 | 78.7% | 58 | 55 |
| Moncarapacho e Fuseta · dbd46a | Active | €420,000 | €2,692 | 8.9% | 65 | 67 |
| Median comp | €540,000 | €3,555 | 43.7% | 65 | 64 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced at €460,000, with a fair value of only €356,519, representing a 22.5% gap that undermines potential profitability in the competitive vacation rental market. Additionally, the area’s seasonal tourism trends and a gross yield of just 4.1% suggest that investing here may not provide the desired returns for short-term rentals. Long-term rental Although Moncarapacho e Fuseta has some attraction for long-term tenants, the property’s pricing at €460,000 does not align well with its fair value of €356,519, reflecting a significant 22.5% overvaluation. Given the neighborhood's lower rating of 57/100, this investment is likely to deliver mediocre rental yields, making it a less favorable option for long-term rental strategies.
Economic and Tenant Instability The property has an economic stability score of 55/100 and a tenant stability score of 50/100, indicating a notable risk of fluctuating rental income and potential vacancies.
