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5-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 144 m², built in 1985, energy rating E. Located Paderne parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes a separate ground floor apartment with its own entrance, providing potential rental income or guest accommodation. Outdoor Amenities: A rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the countryside.
The valuation. The asking price of €510,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €142,720 by €367,280 (72.0%). This property is overpriced based on its current market valuation.
Fair value modelled at €142,720 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €510,000 sits €367,280 (72.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €510,000 versus the Paderne, Albufeira, Faro area baseline of €582,624 (€4,046/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 69/100 (Condition 67 · Materials 70 · Room dimensions 70). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Paderne, Albufeira, Faro
Area baseline €582,624 + condition -€14,625 + location +€12,193 = modelled fair value of €142,720 (€991/m²), a €367,280 (72.0%) gap versus the €510,000 asking price.
Short-term vacation rental Despite the high tourist activity in Algarve, the property’s current price of €510,000 reflects a significant overvaluation as fair value is only €142,720, indicating a 72.0% gap. This misalignment effectively neutralizes any potential short-term rental profitability, especially with a gross yield of 0%. Buy-and-hold Given the property's inflated price compared to its fair market value, investing in a buy-and-hold strategy appears impractical as the current valuation does not justify long-term holding. The stagnant yield combined with a condition score of 69/100 suggests that even future appreciation may not compensate for the initial financial outlay. Family rental The €510,000 asking price positions the property well above its fair value, making it an ineffective choice for family rental prospects. The notable lack of yield, coupled with a neighborhood score of 71/100, raises concerns about securing reliable family tenants and maintaining profitability in this segment.
Economic volatility risk The economic stability score of 55/100 indicates potential vulnerabilities in the local economy, which could affect property value and tenant retention.
