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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom villa of 81 m², built in 2024, energy rating C. Located Bensafrim e Barão de São João parish, Lagos municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy features: The property boasts a charming mezzanine that offers flexible usage options, and a cozy balcony perfect for soaking up the tranquil Algarve atmosphere.
The valuation. The asking price of €420,000 is €5,099 (1.2%) above the fair value of €414,901, indicating that this property is overpriced. Buyers should consider the discrepancy before proceeding with an offer.
Fair value modelled at €414,901 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €420,000 sits €5,099 (1.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €420,000 versus the Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Lagos, Faro area baseline of €331,290 (€4,090/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 81/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Lagos, Faro
Area baseline €331,290 + condition +€7,594 + location +€30,171 = modelled fair value of €414,901 (€5,122/m²), a €5,099 (1.2%) gap versus the €420,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensafrim e Barão de São João · 7355ec | Subject | €420,000 | €5,185 | — | 75 | 70 |
| Bensafrim e Barão de São João · 6d52e7 | Active | €290,000 | €4,531 | 12.6% | 80 | 64 |
| Bensafrim e Barão de São João · 261f93 | Active | €290,000 | €4,531 | 12.6% | 75 | 77 |
| Bensafrim e Barão de São João · ba5a89 | Active | €290,000 | €4,531 | 12.6% | 70 | 74 |
| rua do Rossio | Active | €380,000 | €3,040 | 41.4% | 75 | 62 |
| Median comp | €290,000 | €4,531 | 12.6% | 75 | 69 |
Short-term vacation rental This villa, with a relatively low yield of 2.8%, suggests that the short-term vacation rental market may not provide substantial financial returns. Additionally, with a fair value only 1.2% lower than the asking price, it indicates that the property is overpriced for this strategy. Buy-and-hold While Bensafrim e Barão de São João attracts tourists, the marginal gap to fair value highlights that this property lacks the appreciation potential expected in a buy-and-hold investment. Therefore, purchasing at €420,000 is not advisable as the asset is currently overpriced. Long-term rental The yield of 2.8% and the property being overpriced suggest that it may not generate the income necessary for a successful long-term rental strategy. Consequently, investing in this villa at the listed price is not recommended as it fails to offer a compelling financial advantage. Not ideal for: Student housing, Luxury market, Industrial investment.
Economic vulnerability With an economic stability score of 65/100, there is a considerable risk of fluctuations impacting rental income and property value due to regional economic challenges.
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