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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom studio of 63 m² on the 1st floor, built in 1990, energy rating C. Located Quarteira parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment includes a Local Accommodation license, offering immediate rental income potential in the sought-after Vilamoura Marina area, enhancing its investment appeal.
The valuation. The asking price of €370,000 is slightly below fair value at €395,550, representing a difference of €25,550 (6.5%). This valuation suggests the property is fairly priced for the current market conditions.
Fair value modelled at €395,550 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €370,000 sits €25,550 (6.5%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €370,000 versus the Quarteira, Loulé, Faro area baseline of €412,139 (€6,542/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 72/100 is below the parish average, reducing fair value versus a typical-condition unit.
Recent nearby listings price below the wider parish average — a hyper-local discount distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €412,139, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €395,550 (€6,279/m²), a €25,550 (6.5%) gap versus the €370,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarteira · efdca1 | Subject | €370,000 | €5,873 | — | 70 | 65 |
| Quarteira · 1e606b | Active | €445,000 | €6,357 | 8.2% | 74 | 71 |
| rua Luís de Camões | Active | €320,000 | €5,161 | 12.1% | 70 | 70 |
| rua D. João V | Active | €230,000 | €5,750 | 2.1% | 70 | 72 |
| rua Padre Elísio Dias, 2 | Active | €330,000 | €6,600 | 12.4% | 71 | 74 |
| Median comp | €325,000 | €6,054 | 3.1% | 71 | 72 |
Short-term vacation rental The property at €370,000 shows a fair market value, indicating it aligns reasonably within the competitive vacation rental market in the Algarve. With a gross yield of 3.7%, it may attract some short-term renters, but the profit margin remains moderate given the current pricing. Buy-and-hold Investing in this studio for long-term appreciation is viable, yet the current listing price reflects a fair valuation rather than an opportunity for capital gains. The moderate yield of 3.7% suggests income potential, but future value growth remains contingent on overall market conditions in Quarteira. Family rental Given the fair market value of this studio, it presents a stable option for family rental, although a yield of 3.7% is not particularly compelling. The property is reasonably located within Quarteira, yet the moderate neighborhood rating suggests limited upward rental flexibility for families. Not ideal for: Student housing The property does not cater well to student housing needs, reflecting the overall appeal skewed towards vacation rentals and expatriates. The neighborhood characteristics do not support a thriving student population. Not ideal for: Luxury market The property is not positioned within the luxury market segment, as its fair valuation does not meet the expectations of high-end buyers. The moderate condition rating further indicates it may not attract luxury market clientele.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 60/100 indicates a moderate risk of economic fluctuations that may impact rental demand and property values.
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