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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom villa of 100 m², energy rating C. Located on rua de Martim Farto, Loulé (São Clemente) parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This villa boasts original recovered wooden ceilings and a spacious rooftop terrace with open views over Loulé's rooftops, enhancing its unique character.
The valuation. The asking price of €630,000 is significantly above the fair value of €548,000, marking an overvaluation of €82,000 (15.0%). This property is overpriced and may deter potential buyers looking for a good investment. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy would aim to harness the villa's high-quality finishes and prime location, targeting a resale at higher value once the market stabilizes. The current overvaluation suggests that potential profits may be limited. Buy-to-let angle. For a buy-to-let approach, rental income could yield approximately €1,260/month, translating to a gross yield of 2.4%. Given the property's location in the Algarve, it is well-placed for attracting long-term tenants or seasonal vacation rentals.
Fair value modelled at €548,000 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €630,000 sits €82,000 (15.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €630,000 versus the rua de Martim Farto area baseline of €481,568 (€4,816/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 €481,568, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €548,000 (€5,480/m²), a €82,000 (15.0%) gap versus the €630,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua de Martim Farto | Subject | €630,000 | €6,300 | — | 74 | 72 |
| Loulé (São Clemente) · 4a43b3 | Active | €465,000 | €4,471 | 29.0% | 80 | 73 |
| Loulé (São Clemente) · 3d97a9 | Active | €465,000 | €4,471 | 29.0% | 78 | 72 |
| Loulé (São Clemente) · 4a7e16 | Active | €298,000 | €5,960 | 5.4% | 76 | 73 |
| Loulé (São Clemente) · 4d4489 | Active | €1,750,000 | €6,757 | 7.3% | 78 | 64 |
| Median comp | €465,000 | €5,216 | 17.2% | 78 | 73 |
Short-term vacation rental This property is overpriced by 15.0%, making it a less appealing investment in a region known for short-term rentals. With a gross yield of only 2.4%, the financial returns do not justify the listing price, especially given the reliance on seasonal income in the Algarve. Buy-and-hold The current market listing of €630,000 exceeds the fair value of €548,000, rendering this buy-and-hold strategy less advantageous. The subdued yield of 2.4% suggests limited long-term appreciation potential, especially in a market characterized by seasonal fluctuations. Family rental Priced at €630,000, the villa is overpriced relative to its fair value, which compromises its attractiveness as a family rental investment. Despite the decent condition rating of 77/100, the high cost coupled with a modest yield of 2.4% diminishes its viability for steady family rental income.
Economic volatility risk The economic stability score of 65 suggests potential fluctuations in market conditions that could lead to reduced tenant attractiveness and occupancy rates.
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