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5-bedroom, 5-bathroom house of 340 m², built in 1991, energy rating A+. Located on estrada do Canal, Santa Bárbara de Nexe parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Unique Feature: The spectacular outdoor kitchen includes a central island and micro-cement countertops, ideal for luxurious entertaining by the 60 m² heated saltwater infinity pool. Brazilian hardwood accents add warmth to the modern design.
The valuation. The asking price of €3,500,000 exceeds the fair value of €654,301 by €2,845,699, representing an 81.3% premium. This property is considered overpriced in relation to its true market value.
Fair value modelled at €654,301 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €3,500,000 sits €2,845,699 (81.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €3,500,000 versus the estrada do Canal area baseline of €583,780 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 90/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 90 · Room dimensions 89). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 62/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
estrada do Canal
Area baseline €583,780 + condition +€42,500 + location +€28,021 = modelled fair value of €654,301 (€1,924/m²), a €2,845,699 (81.3%) gap versus the €3,500,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| estrada do Canal | Subject | €3,500,000 | €10,294 | — | 85 | 62 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 6fbc2e | Active | €1,950,000 | €4,779 | 53.6% | 85 | 66 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · ba5ac4 | Active | €2,050,000 | €5,977 | 41.9% | 85 | 61 |
| autoestrada EM520-1, 340 | Active | €2,250,000 | €4,611 | 55.2% | 85 | 72 |
| calçada Portuguesa Nota | Active | €1,385,000 | €4,695 | 54.4% | 84 | 61 |
| Median comp | €2,000,000 | €4,737 | 54.0% | 85 | 64 |
Short-term vacation rental This property is overpriced at €3,500,000 with a fair value of only €654,301, creating an unsustainable 81.3% gap. Even with a gross yield of 2.4%, the reliance on tourism in the Algarve may not justify such a high investment purchase. Buy-and-hold Given the significant gap between the listing price and fair value, this property does not present a sound buy-and-hold investment opportunity. With the neighborhood scoring just 62/100, future appreciation is questionable for such a high entry cost. Long-term rental The high purchase price of €3,500,000 compared to the fair value of €654,301 limits the potential for positive cash flow in a long-term rental strategy. At a gross yield of only 2.4%, this property will struggle to provide sufficient rental income relative to the investment required. Not ideal for student housing This property is overpriced, making it a poor candidate for student housing investments. The neighborhood's adequate but not distinguished school access does not support the demand for this type of rental. Not ideal for luxury market This house's excessive price places it beyond a competitive range in the luxury market, which is essential for maintaining exclusivity and demand. Given its high valuation and lower neighborhood score, it’s unlikely to attract the affluent clients necessary for success in this segment. Not ideal for industrial investment As a residential property priced significantly above fair value, it is unsuitable for conversion to industrial use. Industrial investments typically require favorable pricing and demand dynamics, neither of which exist with this property.
Weak Demand Risk With an economic stability score of 60 and a tenant stability score of 55, there is a significant risk of weak demand leading to potential vacancies and lower rental income.
