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3-bedroom, 4-bathroom country_house of 166 m², built in 1951, energy rating B. Located Santa Bárbara de Nexe parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This villa boasts a spacious outdoor kitchen made of authentic Santa Catarina stone and a heated pool, offering year-round entertainment and luxury living in the Algarve. Notável Características: Esta vivenda possui uma ampla cozinha exterior feita de pedra autêntica de Santa Catarina e uma piscina aquecida, oferecendo entretenimento e luxo durante todo o ano no Algarve.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,400,000 exceeds the fair value of €878,905 by €521,095 (59.3%). This property is overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €878,905 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €1,400,000 sits €521,095 (59.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,400,000 versus the Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Faro area baseline of €779,412 (€4,695/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 88/100 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 €779,412, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €878,905 (€5,295/m²), a €521,095 (59.3%) gap versus the €1,400,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 143f63 | Subject | €1,400,000 | €8,434 | — | 85 | 68 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 956c00 | Active | €999,500 | €5,316 | 37.0% | 75 | 67 |
| urbanização Bordeira | Active | €879,000 | €3,516 | 58.3% | 75 | 64 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 0239a7 | Active | €1,900,000 | €6,129 | 27.3% | 72 | 50 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 95687a | Active | €580,000 | €5,273 | 37.5% | 75 | 61 |
| Median comp | €939,250 | €5,295 | 37.2% | 75 | 63 |
Long-term rental\nThe current rental yield of 1.7% indicates that this property is overpriced, as it does not align with typical market expectations for a sustainable investment. Given the fair value of €878,905, the significant gap of 59.3% emphasizes the financial risk associated with a long-term rental strategy in this location.\n\nShort-term vacation rental\nWith high tourism potential in Algarve, the property could attract vacationers, but the 59.3% gap from fair value suggests an unsustainable pricing model. At €1,400,000, this investment is overpriced against its fair value and may deter potential short-term rental income due to excessive upfront costs.\n\nBuy-and-hold\nThis buy-and-hold strategy becomes problematic given the property’s significant overpricing highlighted by a fair value of €878,905 and a 59.3% gap. Investing in this property at €1,400,000 carries financial risk without the expected returns to justify such elevated pricing.
Economic volatility A score of 60/100 in economic stability suggests a moderate level of risk due to potential fluctuations that could affect property values in the future.
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