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0-bedroom, 0-bathroom mix_use_building of 64 m², energy rating G. Located Faro (Sé e São Pedro) parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Unique Opportunity: Positioned in a historic area, this property offers potential for significant appreciation, ideal for transforming into a rental unit targeting the vibrant tourist market of Faro.
The valuation. The asking price of €300,000 is significantly above its fair value of €147,821, marking an overpriced status of €152,179 (50.7%). This indicates that the property does not offer a sound investment opportunity based on valuation metrics.
Fair value modelled at €147,821 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €300,000 sits €152,179 (50.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €300,000 versus the Faro (Sé e São Pedro), Faro, Faro area baseline of €208,064 (€3,251/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 25/100 (Condition 20 · Materials 30 · Room dimensions 30). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 75 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Faro (Sé e São Pedro), Faro, Faro
Area baseline €208,064 + condition -€50,000 + location +€14,653 = modelled fair value of €147,821 (€2,310/m²), a €152,179 (50.7%) gap versus the €300,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faro (Sé e São Pedro) · 52309f | Subject | €300,000 | €4,688 | — | 20 | 70 |
| Faro (Sé e São Pedro) · c1f287 | Active | €549,000 | €6,778 | 44.6% | — | 60 |
| Montenegro · e40add | Active | €2,000,000 | €12,048 | 157.0% | — | 62 |
| Faro (Sé e São Pedro) · 6d54b2 | Active | €285,000 | €5,588 | 19.2% | 60 | 61 |
| rua de Santo António | Active | €370,000 | €3,895 | 16.9% | 45 | 73 |
| Median comp | €459,500 | €6,183 | 31.9% | 53 | 62 |
Short-term vacation rental With a fair value significantly lower than the asking price, the current investment in this property does not offer attractive short-term rental returns, especially given its condition rating of 25/100. The local tourist-driven market, while robust, cannot justify the 50.7% gap, making it a less favorable choice for vacation rentals. Long-term rental Considering the neighbourhood's tenant quality and limited amenities, the property's lack of rental yield and high asking price renders it unsuitable for long-term rental strategies. The demand for long-term rentals might exist due to seasonal employment in the Algarve, but at this price point, it fails to provide a viable investment opportunity. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property with a buy-and-hold strategy appears ill-advised, as it is priced far above its fair value and assessed condition leaves much to be desired. The potential for appreciation in property value is highly uncertain, given the current market conditions and the asking price being significantly detached from its fair value.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 60/100 indicates a moderate risk of economic downturn, which may affect tenant retention and rental income.
