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4-bedroom, 5-bathroom villa of 309 m². Located Santa Bárbara de Nexe parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. This villa features a rooftop terrace that offers stunning panoramic views of the coast and rolling hills, creating a perfect spot for relaxation and entertaining.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,250,000 is significantly above the fair value of €558,142, representing an excessive premium of €691,858 (55.3%). This property is clearly overpriced in the current market context.
Fair value modelled at €558,142 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €1,250,000 sits €691,858 (55.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,250,000 versus the Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro area baseline of €530,553 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 78 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 63/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 55). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro
Area baseline €530,553 + condition +€0 + location +€27,589 = modelled fair value of €558,142 (€1,806/m²), a €691,858 (55.3%) gap versus the €1,250,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · ba59e5 | Subject | €1,250,000 | €4,045 | — | 72 | 63 |
| estrada Joaquim Rosa Pinto | Active | €1,980,000 | €5,077 | 25.5% | 80 | 71 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 38b3cc | Active | €1,680,000 | €5,045 | 24.7% | 78 | 74 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 82c6e8 | Active | €1,250,000 | €4,045 | 0% | 75 | 53 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 261cbd | Active | €1,450,000 | €4,647 | 14.9% | 85 | 55 |
| Median comp | €1,565,000 | €4,846 | 19.8% | 79 | 63 |
Long-term rental Despite its appealing location in a tourism-driven market, the 4-bed villa in Santa Bárbara de Nexe is listed at €1,250,000, significantly above its fair value of €558,142, indicating a 55.3% gap. The gross yield of 3.4% is disappointing and suggests that this property is overpriced for long-term rental purposes. Short-term vacation rental While the property could attract tourists given its location, the high listing price of €1,250,000 versus a fair value of €558,142 reflects a 55.3% overvaluation that undermines its short-term rental feasibility. The potential gross yield of 3.4% is not sufficient to justify this inflated price in a competitive vacation rental market. Buy-and-hold As an investment for a buy-and-hold strategy, the 4-bed villa's listing price of €1,250,000 substantially exceeds its fair value of €558,142 by 55.3%, indicating it is overpriced and not suitable for long-term appreciation. The current yield of 3.4% does not provide adequate incentive for long-term ownership given the property's inflated cost. Not ideal for This property is not a suitable option for student housing, given its pricing and lack of urban amenities to support a student demographic. Additionally, it does not fit within the luxury market or present opportunities for value-add renovation due to its current condition rating of 75/100 and significant overvaluation.
Economic and Tenant Instability: With an economic stability score of 60/100 and a tenant stability score of 55/100, there is a significant risk of fluctuating income and potential vacancy issues, which could affect overall profitability.
