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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 72 m², energy rating F. Located Albufeira e Olhos de Água parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Sea view and communal pool enhance the living experience, making this property ideal for leisure or rental opportunities in a sought-after Algarve location.
The valuation. The asking price of €265,000 is €23,602 below the fair value of €288,602, representing an 8.2% discount. This property is judged to be fairly priced in the current market.
Fair value modelled at €288,602 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €265,000 sits €23,602 (8.2%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €265,000 versus the Albufeira e Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Faro area baseline of €240,325 (€3,338/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 73/100 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 €240,325, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €288,602 (€4,008/m²), a €23,602 (8.2%) gap versus the €265,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 8340a3 | Subject | €265,000 | €3,681 | — | 70 | 71 |
| rua Vasco Santana, 110 | Active | €275,000 | €4,044 | 9.9% | 69 | 70 |
| estrada de Santa Eulália | Active | €265,000 | €4,077 | 10.8% | 78 | 69 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 3df4fd | Active | €290,000 | €3,973 | 7.9% | 68 | 78 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 1f35a4 | Active | €250,000 | €3,571 | 3.0% | — | 63 |
| Median comp | €270,000 | €4,009 | 8.9% | 69 | 70 |
Short-term vacation rental While the property's value is aligned with its fair market value, the 4% gross yield indicates that the income potential from short-term rentals may be limited. Given Albufeira's strong tourism economy, this investment could provide steady returns, though they might not fully capitalize on the market upsides. Long-term rental With the property's fair value slightly exceeding its listing price, the 4% gross yield suggests that long-term rental returns are reasonable but not exceptionally lucrative. The apartment's condition and the neighbourhood's amenities make it an adequate option for attracting stable tenants, especially in the context of Algarve's seasonal demand. Buy-and-hold Holding this property as a buy-and-hold investment appears strategically sensible, yet the current pricing suggests that potential appreciation may be limited. Given the modest gap from fair value, investors should be cautious about relying solely on capital appreciation in this market, as immediate returns might not justify the investment's price point.
Economic Vulnerability The property faces economic risk due to a relatively low economic stability score of 68/100, indicating potential fluctuations in market conditions that could impact rental income.
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