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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 174 m², built in 2023, energy rating A. Located on caminho do Raposo S / N, Albufeira e Olhos de Água parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. This property boasts a spacious balcony with panoramic views of the Marina and sea, enhancing outdoor living and entertainment options.
The valuation. The asking price of €895,000 sits €281,984 (31.5%) above the fair value of €613,016, indicating that the property is overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €613,016 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €895,000 sits €281,984 (31.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €895,000 versus the caminho do Raposo S / N area baseline of €527,916 (€3,034/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 85/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 90 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 80/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 85 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
caminho do Raposo S / N
Area baseline €527,916 + condition +€21,750 + location +€63,350 = modelled fair value of €613,016 (€3,523/m²), a €281,984 (31.5%) gap versus the €895,000 asking price.
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced by 31.5% compared to its fair value of €613,016, limiting potential profitability in a saturated market. With a gross yield of 0%, the investment does not present a financially viable opportunity for short-term rentals in this tourist hotspot. Buy-and-hold Given its overpriced status, the potential for capital appreciation is questionable, especially considering the significant gap to fair value. While the location benefits from high demand, the property's price presents an unsustainable basis for long-term holding. Long-term rental The current valuation significantly exceeds fair value, making it less attractive for long-term rental strategies which typically thrive on price-to-rent ratios. The absence of a gross yield further emphasizes the financial drawbacks of committing to a long-term rental investment at this price point.
Economic Dependence Risk: With an economic stability score of 75/100, there is a risk that fluctuations in the local economy could impact tenant demand and property value.
