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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 70 m², energy rating C. Located Monte Gordo parish, Vila Real de Santo António municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy features: The apartment includes two private balconies and is positioned in a thriving area with easy access to local dining and retail options, enhancing its appeal for both living and investment.
The valuation. The asking price of €300,000 is significantly above the fair value of €127,317, reflecting an overvaluation of €172,683 (57.6%). This property cannot be considered a viable investment based on its current pricing. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy would be unlikely to yield a profit due to the inflated purchase price, inhibiting potential margins for resale. Thus, entering this market with the intention to flip would be financially imprudent. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 3% (approximately €750/month), the rental income strategy suggests limited profitability for long-term investments. The mixed neighbourhood rating further complicates sustained rental interest.
Fair value modelled at €127,317 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €300,000 sits €172,683 (57.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €300,000 versus the Monte Gordo, Vila Real de Santo António, Faro area baseline of €281,750 (€4,025/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 58/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 55 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Monte Gordo, Vila Real de Santo António, Faro
Area baseline €281,750 + condition +€3,281 + location +€3,846 = modelled fair value of €127,317 (€1,819/m²), a €172,683 (57.6%) gap versus the €300,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Gordo · 956f3a | Subject | €300,000 | €4,286 | — | 75 | 58 |
| autoestrada N125 | Active | €225,000 | €4,891 | 14.1% | 80 | 53 |
| rua Diogo Cão, 2 | Active | €470,000 | €5,949 | 38.8% | 74 | 55 |
| Monte Gordo · 6fbafd | Active | €250,000 | €3,846 | 10.3% | 70 | 65 |
| Monte Gordo · 96c3cc | Active | €260,000 | €3,562 | 16.9% | 85 | 54 |
| Median comp | €255,000 | €4,369 | 1.9% | 77 | 55 |
Long-term rental The apartment in Monte Gordo, priced at €300,000, is overpriced compared to the fair value of €127,317, representing a 57.6% gap. With a gross yield of only 3% and a neighbourhood rating of 58/100, the investment is unlikely to attract quality tenants or generate strong returns. Short-term vacation rental Given the current listing price of €300,000, which is significantly above the fair value of €127,317, this property can be considered overpriced with a substantial gap of 57.6%. The yield of 3% gross coupled with the neighbourhood's economic infrastructure may not support sufficient demand or high rental rates for short-term stays. Buy-and-hold The valuation of the one-bedroom apartment at €300,000, exceeding the fair value by 57.6%, indicates that it is overpriced for a buy-and-hold strategy. The current condition score of 78/100 does not compensate for the muted potential returns reflected by a gross yield of 3%. Not ideal for Luxury market and student housing are not suitable strategies for this property, as the pricing of €300,000 is overly high compared to the neighborhood's economic and tenant quality indicators.
Economic and Tenant Instability Risk Given the scores of 55/100 for both economic stability and tenant stability, there is a significant risk that fluctuations in the local economy and potential tenant turnover could negatively impact rental income and property value.
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