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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom country_house of 220 m², energy rating E. Located São Marcos da Serra parish, Silves municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This property offers a spacious terrace ideal for outdoor dining and a licensed annex space that can serve as versatile storage or a small garage.
The valuation. The asking price of €320,000 is significantly below the fair value of €462,231, indicating that the property is subvalued by €142,231 (30.8%). Buy-to-flip angle. Given the current asking price, a buy-and-flip strategy could yield substantial profits upon renovation and resale to capture the difference in market value. Buy-to-let angle. A buy-and-hold approach allows for the potential of future appreciation in this tourist-friendly area, although the property currently yields 0% in rental income due to its present condition.
Fair value modelled at €462,231 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €320,000 sits €142,231 (30.8%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €320,000 versus the São Marcos da Serra, Silves, Faro area baseline of €378,788 (€1,722/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 66/100 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 €378,788, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €462,231 (€2,101/m²), a €142,231 (30.8%) gap versus the €320,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Marcos da Serra · c179fd | Subject | €320,000 | €1,455 | — | 68 | 54 |
| São Marcos da Serra · 3d964c | Active | €675,000 | €2,220 | 52.7% | 75 | 65 |
| rua dos Ferroviários S / N | Active | €300,000 | €2,500 | 71.9% | 50 | 66 |
| São Marcos da Serra · f5e9d3 | Active | €169,000 | €1,056 | 27.4% | — | 63 |
| São Marcos da Serra · 53ccc3 | Active | €325,000 | €1,982 | 36.2% | 42 | 55 |
| Median comp | €312,500 | €2,101 | 44.4% | 50 | 64 |
Short-term vacation rental This property, listed at €320,000, presents a significant opportunity for short-term vacation rental due to its underpriced valuation compared to the fair market value of €462,231, indicating a gap of 30.8%. Located in the Algarve region, the rural setting can attract tourists looking for an authentic getaway experience, despite its basic infrastructure. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy could yield long-term benefits, as its current listing price is 30.8% lower than the fair value of €462,231. Given the region's tourism influence, holding the property could yield substantial appreciation over time, making it a strategic acquisition despite the lack of immediate cash flow from rental yields.
Economic and Tenant Instability Risk The property's low economic stability score of 45/100 paired with a tenant stability score of 50/100 suggests a heightened risk of vacancy and rental income fluctuations.
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