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4-bedroom, 5-bathroom country_house of 352 m², energy rating C. Located on estrada dos Gorjões, Santa Bárbara de Nexe parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes a fully independent wooden house with its own entrance, generating monthly income and enhancing its investment potential.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,600,000 is slightly above the fair value of €1,539,119, representing a premium of €60,881 (4.0%), which indicates a valuation consistent with fair pricing in the current market. Buy-to-flip angle. Given the property’s high-quality condition and attractive features, flipping it after minor cosmetic updates could yield a profitable return, capitalizing on the allure of Santa Bárbara de Nexe's rural charm and proximity to the Algarve coast. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross rental yield of 3.9%, or approximately €5,200/month, the property is well-positioned for long-term tenancy or short-term vacation rentals, leveraging its desirable location in a mixed neighborhood appealing to both tourists and locals.
Fair value modelled at €1,539,119 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €1,600,000 sits €60,881 (4.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,600,000 versus the estrada dos Gorjões area baseline of €1,235,115 (€3,509/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 83/100 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 €1,235,115, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €1,539,119 (€4,372/m²), a €60,881 (4.0%) gap versus the €1,600,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| estrada dos Gorjões | Subject | €1,600,000 | €4,545 | — | 80 | 64 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 82c6e8 | Active | €1,250,000 | €4,045 | 11.0% | 75 | 53 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 4d476a | Active | €840,000 | €4,098 | 9.9% | 74 | 51 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 261cbd | Active | €1,450,000 | €4,647 | 2.2% | 85 | 55 |
| estrada Joaquim Rosa Pinto | Active | €1,980,000 | €5,077 | 11.7% | 79 | 60 |
| Median comp | €1,350,000 | €4,373 | 3.8% | 77 | 54 |
Short-term vacation rental The property’s location near the Algarve coast makes it attractive for short-term vacation rentals, though the yield of 3.9% signals moderation in profitability potential. With a fair valuation at €1,600,000 compared to a fair value of €1,539,119, it does not offer a compelling investment for this strategy. Buy-and-hold While the property maintains a reasonable condition rating of 83/100, the gap of only 4.0% from fair value indicates limited upside potential for appreciation over time in a buy-and-hold strategy. Given the rural characteristics and average neighborhood rating, this investment may not realize significant long-term value. Long-term rental The moderate yield of 3.9% reflects the current market dynamics, and the property’s location provides some demand for long-term rentals, but the average neighborhood rating of 64/100 may hinder tenant quality and rental stability. As the fair value closely aligns with the listing price, the return may not justify the investment for those seeking resilient long-term cash flows.
Economic Pressure Risk The economic stability score of 55/100 indicates a potential risk of economic downturns that could adversely affect tenant retention and rental income.
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