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2-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 194 m², built in 1989, energy rating E. Located on rua Encosta dos Alporchinhos, 1, Porches parish, Lagoa municipality, Faro district. Property Highlights: This house boasts a unique blend of traditional Algarvian architecture and modern comforts, complemented by a versatile basement space perfect for personal customization. Additional Feature: Enjoy a private terrace with panoramic sea views, ideal for sunset relaxation.
The valuation. The asking price of €490,000 is significantly above the estimated fair value of €342,940, representing an overpricing of €147,060, or 30.0%. This discrepancy suggests potential investors may face challenges justifying this premium. Buy-to-flip angle. Investing with a buy-to-flip strategy would require substantial renovations, especially updating fixtures to modernize the property. Given the current neighborhood dynamics, a resale could potentially leverage tourist interest in the Algarve. Buy-to-let angle. A buy-to-let strategy would generate an estimated rental income of €1,103 per month, resulting in a gross yield of 2.7%. However, the property's location in a mixed neighborhood may influence long-term tenant demand.
Fair value modelled at €342,940 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €490,000 sits €147,060 (30.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €490,000 versus the rua Encosta dos Alporchinhos, 1 area baseline of €736,036 (€3,794/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 66/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 75 · Room dimensions 60). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 79/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 80 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 80). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Encosta dos Alporchinhos, 1
Area baseline €736,036 + condition -€28,797 + location +€38,639 = modelled fair value of €342,940 (€1,768/m²), a €147,060 (30.0%) gap versus the €490,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Encosta dos Alporchinhos, 1 | Subject | €490,000 | €2,526 | — | 70 | 79 |
| autoestrada EM530-1, 54 | Active | €580,000 | €4,328 | 71.4% | 67 | 72 |
| Armação de Pêra · 6d54d1 | Active | €398,000 | €5,686 | 125.1% | 78 | 71 |
| Porches · f362ae | Active | €1,750,000 | €5,973 | 136.5% | 73 | 81 |
| Lagoa e Carvoeiro · 23f2ab | Active | €1,400,000 | €4,294 | 70.0% | 71 | 73 |
| Median comp | €990,000 | €5,007 | 98.2% | 72 | 73 |
Short-term vacation rental This property in Porches is overpriced by 30.0% compared to its fair value, limiting potential profitability in the vacation rental market. With a yield of only 2.7%, the investment may not justify the high initial expense. Long-term rental At €490,000, this property exceeds fair value by 30.0%, suggesting that returns in a long-term rental scenario may be insufficient to cover costs. The moderate yield of 2.7% further indicates that this investment may struggle to generate appealing cash flow. Buy-and-hold This property is priced 30.0% over its fair value, which is a concern for a buy-and-hold strategy focused on long-term appreciation. The gross yield of 2.7% does not adequately compensate for the elevated purchase price, making it a less attractive option for long-term investors.
Market Sensitivity The property's economic stability score of 75 suggests potential vulnerabilities to market fluctuations, indicating it may be more susceptible to downturns compared to higher-rated properties.
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