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4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house of 225 m², built in 2003, energy rating C. Located on rua Maria José Rijo, 3, São Gonçalo de Lagos parish, Lagos municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This villa boasts a heated pool and a fireplace with a heat recovery system, ensuring year-round comfort and ideal for entertaining family and friends.
The valuation. The asking price of €695,000 sits €175,400 (20.2%) below the fair value of €870,400, indicating a subvalued property. This presents an excellent opportunity for investment in a desirable location.
Fair value modelled at €870,400 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €695,000 sits €175,400 (20.2%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €695,000 versus the rua Maria José Rijo, 3 area baseline of €812,471 (€3,611/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 76/100 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 €812,471, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €870,400 (€3,868/m²), a €175,400 (20.2%) gap versus the €695,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Maria José Rijo, 3 | Subject | €695,000 | €3,089 | — | 72 | 68 |
| Bensafrim e Barão de São João · 956ddd | Active | €1,195,000 | €4,010 | 29.8% | 80 | 63 |
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · b7c15b | Active | €850,000 | €3,386 | 9.6% | 70 | 73 |
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · ade69a | Active | €850,000 | €3,812 | 23.4% | 65 | 71 |
| estrada Sem Nome, 85 | Active | €1,195,000 | €4,010 | 29.8% | 80 | 72 |
| Median comp | €1,022,500 | €3,911 | 26.6% | 75 | 72 |
Long-term rental The property in São Gonçalo de Lagos is positioned well within a neighbourhood that supports a solid long-term rental market, given its proximity to amenities and the area's overall attractiveness. With a fair value significantly higher than the listing price, this investment offers a promising yield of 4.9%, making it a viable strategy for steady cash flow. Short-term vacation rental The increasing demand for vacation rentals in the Algarve enhances the potential of this property as a short-term rental investment, especially with the area's seasonal tourism influx. Given the house's condition and the existing valuation gap, investors can capture a lucrative market segment while also benefitting from a fair value that exceeds the asking price. Buy-and-hold Acquiring this property as a buy-and-hold investment strategy presents a unique opportunity, considering the significant disparity between its listing price and fair market value. With the strong economic conditions in the Algarve bolstering long-term value appreciation, this strategy could yield substantial returns over time without immediate market pressures. Not ideal for: This property is not suited for student housing due to the mismatch with tenant profiles in the area. Additionally, it does not meet the criteria for the luxury market or industrial development, which could limit its flexibility for these strategies.
Economic Vulnerability: With an economic stability score of 65/100, there is a significant risk that economic downturns could adversely affect property values and rental demand.
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