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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 114 m², energy rating E. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes a charming independent annex with a combined living space and kitchen, ideal for guests or rental opportunities, set amidst mature indigenous trees on a spacious plot. Location: Situated in a tranquil rural area, just five minutes from local amenities and about 25 minutes from Faro International Airport.
The valuation. The asking price of €495,000 is significantly higher than the fair value of €360,002, making this property overpriced by €134,998 (37.5%). Such a premium suggests an unlikely return on investment. Buy-to-flip angle. The strategy would involve upgrading the already well-finished property and marketing it as a short-term vacation rental given its high-quality features and location. This could potentially attract a premium resale price to tourists seeking accommodation. Buy-to-let angle. The property is projected to generate approximately €1,691/month, which results in a gross yield of 4.1%. This yield aligns well with local demand for long-term rentals in a semi-rural tourist area, despite limited economic diversification.
Fair value modelled at €360,002 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €495,000 sits €134,998 (37.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €495,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €291,746 (€2,559/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 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 €291,746, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €360,002 (€3,158/m²), a €134,998 (37.5%) gap versus the €495,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · 800476 | Subject | €495,000 | €4,342 | — | 74 | 62 |
| São Brás de Alportel · b7c1d8 | Active | €495,000 | €2,765 | 36.3% | 75 | 72 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 8342f6 | Active | €690,000 | €3,350 | 22.9% | 78 | 62 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 38c762 | Active | €790,000 | €4,341 | 0% | 70 | 71 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 23f242 | Active | €495,000 | €2,765 | 36.3% | 75 | 62 |
| Median comp | €592,500 | €3,058 | 29.6% | 75 | 67 |
Short-term vacation rental The property in São Brás de Alportel, listed at €495,000, is significantly overpriced with a fair value of only €360,002, representing a 37.5% gap. With a gross yield of 4.1% and a condition score of 77/100, it fails to justify the elevated price in a semi-rural area heavily reliant on tourism. Long-term rental As it stands, this property is overpriced at €495,000 against a fair value of €360,002, resulting in a 37.5% disparity. While the property has potential for rental income, the weak economic diversification and neighborhood score of 62/100 suggest subdued demand for long-term tenants in this market.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 55/100 indicates potential challenges in sustaining cash flow and investment returns, as lower economic resilience may lead to fluctuating tenant demand.
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