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3-bedroom, 4-bathroom villa of 254 m², built in 1993, energy rating D. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property boasts mature irrigated gardens with a variety of fruit trees and a private terrace off the master suite, enhancing the outdoor living experience.
The valuation. The asking price of €895,000 is significantly above the fair value of €469,612, marking it 47.5% overpriced. This discrepancy raises concerns for potential investors regarding the feasibility of achieving a reasonable return.
Fair value modelled at €469,612 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €895,000 sits €425,388 (47.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €895,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €436,118 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 86/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 88 · Room dimensions 86). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 51/100 (Housing Market 50 · Amenities 55 · Economic 45 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro
Area baseline €436,118 + condition +€31,750 + location +€1,744 = modelled fair value of €469,612 (€1,849/m²), a €425,388 (47.5%) gap versus the €895,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · ba59aa | Subject | €895,000 | €3,524 | — | 85 | 51 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 261cbd | Active | €1,450,000 | €4,647 | 31.9% | 85 | 55 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 38b3cc | Active | €1,680,000 | €5,045 | 43.2% | 78 | 74 |
| rua de Santo Antonio | Active | €1,150,000 | €6,497 | 84.4% | 80 | 61 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 25f63e | Active | €875,000 | €4,972 | 41.1% | 80 | 59 |
| Median comp | €1,300,000 | €5,009 | 42.1% | 80 | 60 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced by 47.5% compared to its fair value, which diminishes its potential for reliable long-term rental income. With a gross yield of only 2.9%, investors may struggle to achieve satisfactory returns in this limited rural market. Value-add renovation Investing in this villa for value-add renovation is risky as it is already priced significantly above its fair value, creating a high entry cost. Additionally, the property is in a neighbourhood with a low tenant quality rating of 51/100, suggesting that renovation efforts may not yield the expected market demand. Not ideal for The villa's position in a rural Algarve location and its condition suggest it is not suitable for targeting the luxury market or student housing opportunities. Furthermore, with limited vacation rental demand, this property does not align with short-term rental strategies either.
Low Economic Resilience The economic stability score of 45/100 suggests significant vulnerability to market fluctuations, potentially affecting rental income and property value negatively over time.
