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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 51 m², built in 1994, energy rating D. Located on rua da Praia, 4, Quarteira parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment boasts a private box garage for added security and convenience, along with stunning uninterrupted ocean views from its excellent balcony. Summary: A seamless blend of comfort and coastal elegance, located just steps from the vibrant boardwalk of Quarteira.
The valuation. The asking price of €630,000 is significantly above the fair value of €421,015, representing a premium of €208,985 (49.6%). This property is considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €421,015 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €630,000 sits €208,985 (49.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €630,000 versus the rua da Praia, 4 area baseline of €406,441 (€7,969/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 80/100 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 €406,441, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €421,015 (€8,255/m²), a €208,985 (49.6%) gap versus the €630,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua da Praia, 4 | Subject | €630,000 | €12,353 | — | 78 | 69 |
| avenida Infante de Sagres | Active | €650,000 | €7,386 | 40.2% | 88 | 62 |
| Quarteira · 6d5584 | Active | €650,000 | €7,471 | 39.5% | 90 | 68 |
| Quarteira · 653039 | Active | €850,000 | €8,586 | 30.5% | 85 | 70 |
| Quarteira · ba3b20 | Active | €650,000 | €9,028 | 26.9% | 78 | 70 |
| Median comp | €650,000 | €8,029 | 35.0% | 87 | 69 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced at €630,000, significantly exceeding its fair value of €421,015, indicating a 49.6% gap that undermines its attractiveness for short-term rental strategies. Given the gross yield of only 1.7% and reliance on tourism, this investment poses considerable risk in a competitive vacation rental market. Long-term rental At a listing price of €630,000, this apartment is overpriced compared to its fair value of €421,015, which limits potential returns for long-term rental strategies. The gross yield of 1.7% suggests that the investment may struggle to produce satisfactory cash flow or appreciation in a largely tourist-driven economy. Buy-and-hold This buy-and-hold investment is challenged by its overpriced status of €630,000, far above the fair value of €421,015 and a gap of 49.6%, which reduces the likelihood of capital appreciation over time. The current market conditions, including a yield of only 1.7%, further suggest that this strategy may not yield the desired long-term benefits for investors.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 55 out of 100 indicates a significant risk of economic downturns impacting property values and rent stability.
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