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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 114 m², built in 2003, energy rating C. Located on rua Balaia Golf Village, 137, Albufeira e Olhos de Água parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment includes direct access to outdoor spaces, enhancing the appeal for families, and is situated in a resort with extensive amenities, including multiple pools and a golf course.
The valuation. The asking price of €445,000 is above the fair value of €405,676, indicating a premium of €39,324 (9.7%). Our verdict is that the property is priced fairly.
Fair value modelled at €405,676 from 5 comparable sales in the area. Asking €445,000 sits €39,324 (9.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €445,000 versus the rua Balaia Golf Village, 137 area baseline of €333,942 (€2,929/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 74/100 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 €333,942, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €405,676 (€3,559/m²), a €39,324 (9.7%) gap versus the €445,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Balaia Golf Village, 137 | Subject | €445,000 | €3,904 | — | 72 | 71 |
| rua Manuel Teixeira Gomes | Active | €380,000 | €4,000 | 2.5% | 74 | 72 |
| estrada de Albufeira | Active | €410,000 | €3,694 | 5.4% | 72 | 71 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 23f514 | Active | €380,000 | €3,486 | 10.7% | 75 | 66 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 4d468c | Active | €395,000 | €2,821 | 27.7% | 71 | 65 |
| Median comp | €387,500 | €3,590 | 8.0% | 73 | 69 |
Short-term vacation rental This property has a fair valuation with a gross yield of 3.2%, which aligns with typical returns seen in the Albufeira area. However, the 9.7% gap from fair value suggests it is priced at a level that may limit profit potential in the competitive vacation rental market. Long-term rental The apartment's fair market valuation and relatively good condition score of 74/100 indicate that it could be a stable long-term investment. Nevertheless, rental yields remain modest at 3.2%, suggesting that the investment may not significantly outperform other options in the current market. Buy-and-hold Given the property is valued fairly in the context of the Albufeira market, it is positioned reasonably for stable, long-term appreciation. However, the modest rental yield and a significant gap from fair value may make it less attractive for those seeking aggressive capital growth. Not ideal for: Given the property’s fair valuation and moderate condition, pursuing a strategy focused on student housing or value-add renovations may not yield satisfactory returns or justify investment efforts.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 65/100 suggests potential vulnerability in local economic conditions, which could impact tenant demand and rental income.
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