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4-bedroom, 4-bathroom house of 311 m², built in 1997, energy rating E. Located on rua Covas Areia, Lagoa e Carvoeiro parish, Lagoa municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property boasts a multifunctional ground floor room ideal for socializing, while the rooftop terrace provides stunning views over the countryside and cityscape.
The valuation. The asking price of €875,000 is significantly above the fair value of €374,877, showing a premium of €500,123 or 57.2%. This property is therefore considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €374,877 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €875,000 sits €500,123 (57.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €875,000 versus the rua Covas Areia area baseline of €1,014,793 (€3,263/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 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 76/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 80 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Covas Areia
Area baseline €1,014,793 + condition +€26,727 + location +€32,797 = modelled fair value of €374,877 (€1,205/m²), a €500,123 (57.2%) gap versus the €875,000 asking price.
Short-term vacation rental The current listing price significantly exceeds the fair value, suggesting the potential for lower-than-expected returns in a short-term vacation rental strategy. With a gross yield of only 2.4%, this property presents a financial risk that is compounded by its overpriced status. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property for long-term appreciation seems imprudent given its substantial mark-up above fair value, limiting potential gains. The 2.4% gross yield indicates minimal income viability for a buy-and-hold approach in a market where price and value are misaligned. Luxury market The property’s pricing places it in a tricky position within the luxury market, where high entry costs may not guarantee quality returns due to its overpriced nature. Buyers may be wary of investing in a property that so clearly exceeds its fair market value, potentially stifling demand and real appreciation opportunities.
Potential Economic Downturn The economic stability score of 65/100 indicates a moderate risk of economic volatility that could impact rental income and property value.
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