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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 46 m², energy rating C. Located on avenida Privilegiada de Albufeira, Albufeira e Olhos de Água parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. This property includes access to extensive communal gardens and swimming pools, enhancing the appeal for leisure and outdoor activities.
The valuation. The asking price of €350,000 is significantly above the fair value of €145,715, representing a 58.4% premium. Thus, this property is considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €145,715 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €350,000 sits €204,285 (58.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €350,000 versus the avenida Privilegiada de Albufeira area baseline of €139,564 (€3,034/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 69/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 65 · Room dimensions 70). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 69/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 75 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
avenida Privilegiada de Albufeira
Area baseline €139,564 + condition -€4,456 + location +€10,607 = modelled fair value of €145,715 (€3,168/m²), a €204,285 (58.4%) gap versus the €350,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avenida Privilegiada de Albufeira | Subject | €350,000 | €7,609 | — | 70 | 69 |
| avenida Sá Carneiro | Active | €280,000 | €6,222 | 18.2% | 60 | 71 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 82c749 | Active | €2,850,000 | €45,238 | 494.6% | 62 | 70 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · dee5ee | Active | €341,000 | €4,608 | 39.4% | 80 | 71 |
| rua Nossa Senhora de Fátima | Active | €279,000 | €4,650 | 38.9% | 60 | 71 |
| Median comp | €310,500 | €5,436 | 28.6% | 61 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental Investing in this 1-bed apartment as a short-term vacation rental appears unwise, given its fair value of €145,715 compared to its listing price of €350,000, reflecting a significant 58.4% gap. The gross yield of only 2.5% further indicates that the property is overpriced relative to its potential returns in a seasonal tourist market. Buy-and-hold Using this property as a buy-and-hold investment does not seem prudent, due to its substantial overpricing and fair value disparity. With a gross yield of just 2.5% and a condition score of 69/100, it lacks the foundation for long-term appreciation in a fluctuating economy. Family rental As a family rental, this property is not a viable investment option as it is priced significantly above its fair value, noted at €145,715. The current listing price results in a low yield of 2.5%, suggesting that it does not meet the financial expectations for family housing in the area.
Economic and Tenant Instability Risk The property has a combined economic and tenant stability score of 65/100, indicating potential volatility in rental income due to both economic fluctuations and tenant turnover risks.
