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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa of 150 m², energy rating F. Located São Bartolomeu de Messines parish, Silves municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes a roof terrace with panoramic views of the countryside and coast, as well as an adjoining self-contained annex ideal for guest accommodations.
The valuation. The asking price of €550,000 is significantly above fair value, which is calculated at €286,684, resulting in an excessive premium of €263,316, or 47.9%. Verdict: overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €286,684 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €550,000 sits €263,316 (47.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €550,000 versus the São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro area baseline of €302,250 (€2,015/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro
Area baseline €302,250 + condition +€7,500 + location +€21,634 = modelled fair value of €286,684 (€1,911/m²), a €263,316 (47.9%) gap versus the €550,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · be91a1 | Subject | €550,000 | €3,667 | — | 75 | 71 |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 261ec9 | Active | €389,000 | €4,471 | 21.9% | 75 | 68 |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 023ba0 | Active | €585,000 | €3,305 | 9.9% | 80 | 64 |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · f35e31 | Active | €795,000 | €6,913 | 88.5% | 76 | 61 |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines · 28b6da | Active | €685,000 | €3,743 | 2.1% | 75 | 68 |
| Median comp | €635,000 | €4,107 | 12.0% | 76 | 66 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced at €550,000, especially considering its fair value of €286,684, representing a 47.9% gap. With a gross yield of only 3.1%, it may struggle to compete with more reasonably priced listings in this competitive Algarve market. Long-term rental At €550,000, the villa significantly exceeds its fair value of €286,684, making it an unattractive option for long-term rental investors despite the reasonable demand in the Algarve. The 3.1% gross yield does not justify the entry price, as better value opportunities exist that could yield higher returns. Buy-and-hold Despite the tourism boom in the Algarve, this property’s listing price of €550,000 is vastly disproportionate to its fair value of €286,684, indicating a significant overvaluation. The expected returns from a buy-and-hold strategy appear insufficient at a gross yield of 3.1%, particularly when alternative properties offer better potential for appreciation and income.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 65/100, there is a risk that fluctuations in the local economy could impact tenant retention and rental income.
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