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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa of 138 m², built in 1996, energy rating C. Located Albufeira e Olhos de Água parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: Enjoy direct access to world-class amenities including multiple swimming pools, a 9-hole golf course, and 24-hour security, all set within the serene Balaia Golf Village. Unique Advantage: The villa's original finishes provide a rare opportunity for personalized modernization in a highly desirable location.
The valuation. The asking price of €750,000 sits €44,868 (6.4%) above the fair value of €705,132, indicating a property priced fairly in the market context.
Fair value modelled at €705,132 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €750,000 sits €44,868 (6.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €750,000 versus the Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Faro area baseline of €636,951 (€4,616/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 is below the parish average, reducing 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 €636,951, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €705,132 (€5,110/m²), a €44,868 (6.4%) gap versus the €750,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 8750f6 | Subject | €750,000 | €5,435 | — | 70 | 70 |
| via do Infante, 125 | Active | €575,000 | €6,053 | 11.4% | — | 80 |
| rua Sir Cliff Richard | Active | €1,450,000 | €7,592 | 39.7% | 65 | 78 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 99f4f0 | Active | €1,080,000 | €9,153 | 68.4% | 60 | 75 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 090272 | Active | €750,000 | €4,167 | 23.3% | 70 | 71 |
| Median comp | €915,000 | €6,823 | 25.5% | 65 | 77 |
Short-term vacation rental This property can leverage its location in the popular Algarve region, attracting tourists, yet the yield of 2.9% gross may not fully capitalize on the market potential. The gap of 6.4% from fair value suggests that while it is fairly priced, it may not present the best upside for a vacation rental strategy in a seasonally driven economy. Long-term rental With a neighbourhood rating of 70/100, this villa could appeal to long-term tenants seeking a stable living environment, though the current fair value indicates that the investment may not provide significant immediate returns. The gross yield of 2.9% aligns with the overall market conditions, but the moderate condition score of 67/100 may limit attractiveness to potential renters. Buy-and-hold This villa's fair value position signals a balanced entry point for a buy-and-hold strategy; however, the property is priced slightly above its fair value, which implies limited room for growth in the short to medium term. Given the economic stability tied to tourism seasonality, holding may offer steady returns but requires careful management of property condition and tenant quality over time.
Economic and Tenant Stability Risk The combined economic and tenant stability score of 65/100 indicates a moderate risk where market fluctuations and potential tenant turnover could impact rental income and asset value.
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