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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 125 m², built in 2008, energy rating C. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The living space opens onto a private balcony ideal for outdoor dining, and the property includes a communal pool and garden area, enhancing leisure options.
The valuation. The asking price of €325,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €281,077, making this property overpriced by €43,923 (15.6%). Buy-to-flip angle. The property can be targeted for a short-term vacation rental strategy, aiming for a quick resale after minor renovations to enhance its appeal. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated rental income of €948 per month, the gross yield stands at 3.5%, providing stable cash flow for a buy-and-hold investment strategy.
Fair value modelled at €281,077 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €325,000 sits €43,923 (15.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €325,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €235,121 (€1,881/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 70/100 is above the parish average, lifting fair value versus a typical-condition unit.
Recent nearby listings price above the wider parish average — a hyper-local premium distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €235,121, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €281,077 (€2,249/m²), a €43,923 (15.6%) gap versus the €325,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · b329e9 | Subject | €325,000 | €2,600 | — | 73 | 64 |
| rua Doutor José Dias Sancho, 159 | Active | €339,000 | €2,216 | 14.8% | 72 | 70 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 483c70 | Active | €375,000 | €2,060 | 20.8% | 72 | 65 |
| São Brás de Alportel · ba5a3c | Active | €239,000 | €4,426 | 70.2% | 67 | 60 |
| rua Luís Bívar | Active | €290,000 | €1,908 | 26.6% | 70 | 58 |
| Median comp | €314,500 | €2,138 | 17.8% | 71 | 63 |
Short-term vacation rental The current listing price of €325,000 exceeds the fair value of €281,077 by 15.6%, indicating that the property is overpriced for short-term vacation rental purposes. With a gross yield of only 3.5%, the potential returns may not justify the purchase at this inflated price. Long-term rental At a listing price of €325,000, this property is considerably overpriced, as its fair value is only €281,077, leading to a disjointed yield of 3.5%. Given the condition rating of 70/100 and neighborhood score of 64/100, long-term rental prospects do not align with the high asking price. Buy-and-hold Despite the appeal of the Algarve region, the property is overpriced at €325,000 versus the fair value of €281,077, leading to a gross yield of just 3.5%. The suboptimal condition and neighborhood ratings suggest that holding this investment may not yield satisfactory returns over time. Not ideal for: Student housing, Luxury market
Economic volatility risk The economic stability score of 55/100 indicates a moderate risk of market fluctuations that could impact property value and rental income.
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