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4-bedroom, 5-bathroom villa of 501 m². Located Almancil parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This villa offers panoramic sea views from the primary suite's private terrace and features a luxurious saltwater pool complemented by extensive outdoor lounging and dining areas.
The valuation. The asking price of €3,995,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €2,727,080, reflecting a discrepancy of €1,267,920 or 46.5%. This property is therefore considered overpriced. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy could involve refurbishing and updating the villa to enhance its appeal, targeting a resale at a competitive market rate for potential profit. Buy-to-let angle. The property could be considered for long-term rental, yielding approximately €6,325 per month, which translates to a gross yield of 1.9%, appealing for steady income in a tourist-heavy region.
Fair value modelled at €2,727,080 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €3,995,000 sits €1,267,920 (46.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €3,995,000 versus the Almancil, Loulé, Faro area baseline of €2,997,627 (€5,983/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 90/100 is above the parish average, lifting 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 €2,997,627, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €2,727,080 (€5,443/m²), a €1,267,920 (46.5%) gap versus the €3,995,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almancil · f10d44 | Subject | €3,995,000 | €7,974 | — | 88 | 66 |
| Almancil · cd0905 | Active | €3,495,000 | €7,206 | 9.6% | 88 | 64 |
| Almancil · cfe046 | Active | €3,550,000 | €5,137 | 35.6% | 85 | 65 |
| Almancil · 4b9601 | Active | €985,000 | €5,898 | 26.0% | 82 | 65 |
| Loulé (São Clemente) · 032472 | Active | €2,700,000 | €5,510 | 30.9% | 78 | 63 |
| Median comp | €3,097,500 | €5,704 | 28.5% | 84 | 65 |
Short-term vacation rental\nThe 4-bed villa in Almancil is priced at €3,995,000, which is 46.5% above its fair value of €2,727,080, making it an unsuitable option for short-term vacation rentals due to the poor return on investment reflected in its gross yield of just 1.9%. Furthermore, while the location is attractive for tourists, the inflated price indicates a significant risk relative to potential rental income.\n\nBuy-and-hold\nWith a fair value of €2,727,080, the 4-bed villa is currently overpriced at €3,995,000, which suggests that the long-term appreciation potential may not compensate for the high initial cost. Investors considering a buy-and-hold strategy should also note that the gross yield of 1.9% falls below typical expectations for effective long-term investments.\n\nLong-term rental\nThe current asking price of €3,995,000 for the villa represents a 46.5% premium over its fair value of €2,727,080, making it an unattractive option for long-term rental investments due to its insufficient yield of 1.9%. Even though the villa's good condition and desirable location initially seem appealing, the extreme valuation undermines any potential for a beneficial cash flow.\n\nNot ideal for\nStudent housing, luxury market, industrial investment.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 55 indicates a higher risk of fluctuations that could affect rental income and property demand.
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