This listing includes AI condition scoring, neighbourhood intelligence, and market valuation data — giving you a complete picture before you visit. Compare rental yield, price per square metre, and location strength against the broader Portuguese market to assess whether this property fits your investment strategy.
0-bedroom, 1-bathroom studio of 40 m², energy rating C. Located Alvor parish, Portimão municipality, Faro district. This studio offers stunning sea views from the balcony and access to exclusive amenities like an indoor pool and sauna, enhancing its appeal as a vacation rental.
The valuation. The asking price of €140,000 is significantly above the fair value of €68,953, resulting in an overpriced position of €71,047 (50.7%). This suggests a misalignment with market expectations. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy may be challenging given the current market conditions, as the resale potential does not support the asking price without significant value-add investments. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 4.6% (~€537/month), the rental income strategy could provide steady cash flow; however, the initial acquisition cost may limit profitability for investors.
Fair value modelled at €68,953 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €140,000 sits €71,047 (50.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €140,000 versus the Alvor, Portimão, Faro area baseline of €68,680 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 73/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 67). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 56/100 (Housing Market 55 · Amenities 60 · Economic 45 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Alvor, Portimão, Faro
Area baseline €68,680 + condition -€1,375 + location +€1,648 = modelled fair value of €68,953 (€1,724/m²), a €71,047 (50.7%) gap versus the €140,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvor · ba5761 | Subject | €140,000 | €3,500 | — | 75 | 56 |
| Portimão · b7b821 | Active | €329,000 | €5,141 | 46.9% | 70 | 71 |
| Portimão · 420269 | Active | €315,000 | €5,000 | 42.9% | 72 | 79 |
| rua da Alvorada | Active | €239,000 | €3,464 | 1.0% | 76 | 71 |
| Alvor · 420065 | Active | €255,000 | €4,322 | 23.5% | 72 | 71 |
| Median comp | €285,000 | €4,661 | 33.2% | 72 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental The current listing price of €140,000 represents a significant overvaluation compared to the fair value of €68,953, leaving little room for profit in this strategy. With a gross yield of 4.6%, the potential income does not justify the hefty initial investment in a market already impacted by high tourism density. Long-term rental At €140,000, the property is overpriced by 50.7% relative to its fair market value of €68,953, which could severely limit rental income opportunities. The gross yield of 4.6% is unlikely to attract long-term tenants in a neighborhood rated only 56/100 for tenant quality, further complicating this investment strategy. Buy-and-hold Buying this studio at €140,000 is not advisable given its 50.7% price gap to fair value and the lack of appreciable returns indicated by a gross yield of just 4.6%. The neighborhood's low score of 56/100 in tenant quality suggests that holding this property long-term may not yield the expected growth or tenant stability essential for successful appreciation.
Economic uncertainty risk The low economic stability score of 45/100 indicates a significant risk of fluctuating market conditions affecting property values and rental income.
