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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa of 92 m², built in 1951. Located São Bartolomeu de Messines parish, Silves municipality, Faro district. Unique Feature: The property boasts a legalized water well, enhancing its sustainability and allowing for personal irrigation for a prospective garden or organic vegetable patch.
The valuation. The asking price of €445,000 is significantly above the fair value of €133,751, representing an overpriced status of €311,249 (69.9%). This discrepancy suggests that potential buyers should approach with caution.
Fair value modelled at €133,751 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €445,000 sits €311,249 (69.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €445,000 versus the São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro area baseline of €185,380 (€2,015/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 54/100 (Condition 58 · Materials 60 · Room dimensions 48). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 59/100 (Housing Market 50 · Amenities 50 · Economic 40 · Tenant Quality 50). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro
Area baseline €185,380 + condition -€29,900 + location +€5,687 = modelled fair value of €133,751 (€1,454/m²), a €311,249 (69.9%) gap versus the €445,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 261db6 | Subject | €445,000 | €4,837 | — | 58 | 59 |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · cfdd67 | Active | €399,000 | €5,051 | 4.4% | — | 62 |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 6f4215 | Active | €485,000 | €2,487 | 48.6% | 62 | 73 |
| autoestrada N264, 484 | Active | €325,000 | €4,392 | 9.2% | 50 | 70 |
| rua de Bemparece S / N | Active | €153,000 | €2,186 | 54.8% | 70 | 71 |
| Median comp | €362,000 | €3,440 | 28.9% | 62 | 71 |
Long-term rental Given the property’s significant gap from fair value at 69.9% and a gross yield of 0%, long-term rental is not a viable strategy as it fails to meet the basic financial returns expected in a typical rental market. Additionally, the neighbourhood's average scores of 59/100 for condition and tenant quality suggest that potential tenants may not be drawn to this overpriced villa. Value-add renovation The villa's current condition rating of 54/100 indicates a need for improvements; however, the steep price of €445,000 relative to a fair value of €133,751 makes the value-add renovation strategy impractical from an investment viewpoint. With an initial investment at this high level, the expected returns on renovation may not justify the financial outlay, rendering this property unauthorized as a sound investment opportunity. Not ideal for student housing In a rural Algarve context, this property lacks the necessary amenities and tenant demand characteristics attractive to a student housing market. Given its high price point and poor yield, it would be even more challenging to justify the investment aligned with students' financial capabilities. Not ideal for luxury market The current market valuation of the villa significantly prices it outside the desirable range for the luxury segment, especially considering its average neighborhood score of 59/100. Luxury buyers typically seek premium locations and properties that provide inherent value, which this overpriced villa does not offer.
Low demand risk The property faces a significant risk due to its low economic stability score of 40/100 and tenant stability score of 50/100, suggesting potential challenges in attracting and retaining tenants.
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