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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa of 379 m², built in 1999, energy rating D. Located Santa Bárbara de Nexe parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This villa includes expansive terraces that offer stunning panoramic views of the Algarvian landscape, perfect for enjoying sunrises and sunsets, enhancing outdoor living experiences.
The valuation. The asking price of €850,000 exceeds the fair value of €690,367 by €159,633 (18.8%), indicating that the property is overpriced. This discrepancy suggests potential challenges for recovery of investment through immediate resale.
Fair value modelled at €690,367 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €850,000 sits €159,633 (18.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €850,000 versus the Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro area baseline of €650,743 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 73/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 74). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro
Area baseline €650,743 + condition -€12,436 + location +€52,059 = modelled fair value of €690,367 (€1,822/m²), a €159,633 (18.8%) gap versus the €850,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 956997 | Subject | €850,000 | €2,243 | — | 70 | 70 |
| Loulé (São Clemente) · 82c74a | Active | €780,000 | €5,571 | 148.4% | 71 | 76 |
| rua de Loule | Active | €890,000 | €3,956 | 76.4% | — | 62 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 4b99cc | Active | €995,000 | €5,293 | 136.0% | 75 | 69 |
| Loulé (São Clemente) · 4202ae | Active | €985,000 | €4,624 | 106.2% | 70 | 64 |
| Median comp | €937,500 | €4,959 | 121.1% | 71 | 67 |
Short-term vacation rental This property, priced at €850,000, exceeds its fair value of €690,367 by 18.8%, making it a less attractive option for a short-term vacation rental in the tourist-heavy Algarve market. Given its gross yield of 5.4% and the seasonal demand fluctuations in the area, the investment may not provide the expected returns against a continually overpriced market. Family rental At a listing price of €850,000, the villa is overpriced compared to the fair value assessment of €690,367, indicating that a family rental strategy could face economic challenges in yield generation. Additionally, with the property's condition rated at 73/100 and the neighborhood rated at 70/100, tenant quality may not justify the high price point, limiting rental appeal among families. Buy-and-hold Although the buy-and-hold strategy often attracts investors looking for long-term appreciation, this property’s price of €850,000 significantly overshoots its fair value of €690,367 by 18.8%. Given current market dynamics in the Algarve, the potential for capital appreciation is hampered, which raises concerns about long-term returns for this overpriced asset.
Economic Vulnerability The property faces an investment risk due to an economic stability score of 60/100, indicating potential fluctuations in local economic conditions that could affect tenant demand and rental income.
