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3-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa of 140 m², energy rating C. Located on estrada do Canal, Santa Bárbara de Nexe parish, Faro municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This villa offers an enchanting kidney-shaped saltwater pool surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens, providing a serene outdoor sanctuary with stunning sea views from multiple terraces.
The valuation. The asking price of €895,000 is slightly above the fair value of €886,469, representing a premium of €8,531, or 1.0%. This indicates that the property is fairly valued. Buy-to-flip angle. With strategic upgrades to enhance appeal, resale could target the vacation rental market, leveraging the location's tourist demand for a quicker turnaround. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated gross yield of 2.4% translates to approximately €1,790 monthly rental income, making it suitable for long-term family rentals or short-term vacation rentals due to the area's attractiveness.
Fair value modelled at €886,469 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €895,000 sits €8,531 (1.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €895,000 versus the estrada do Canal area baseline of €779,643 (€5,569/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 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 €779,643, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €886,469 (€6,332/m²), a €8,531 (1.0%) gap versus the €895,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| estrada do Canal | Subject | €895,000 | €6,393 | — | 78 | 64 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 4b99cc | Active | €995,000 | €5,293 | 17.2% | 75 | 69 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · b32a2f | Active | €1,890,000 | €9,450 | 47.8% | 78 | 63 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · 3a70f9 | Active | €1,150,000 | €6,497 | 1.6% | 85 | 62 |
| Santa Bárbara de Nexe · f10c21 | Active | €740,000 | €6,167 | 3.5% | 75 | 70 |
| Median comp | €1,072,500 | €6,332 | 1.0% | 77 | 66 |
Short-term vacation rental This 3-bed villa in Santa Bárbara de Nexe generates a gross yield of 2.4%, which may not be attractive given the proximity to tourist hotspots like Albufeira. While the location benefits from tourism, the villa’s fair value suggests that the property is fairly priced for potential vacation rental income. Buy-and-hold With a fair market value of €886,469, this villa’s return on investment potential aligns closely with its asking price of €895,000, indicating that it is fairly situated in the market for a buy-and-hold strategy. However, the modest yield of 2.4% may limit overall capital appreciation opportunities in the long term. Family rental The property is appropriately priced at €895,000 compared to its fair value of €886,469, which positions it fair within the family rental market. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood score of 64/100 suggests that while livable, it may not attract the highest quality tenants looking for family accommodations.
Tenant turnover risk High tenant turnover may occur due to a tenant stability score of 60/100, potentially leading to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
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