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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 89 m² on the 1st floor, built in 1996, energy rating D. Located on rua do Levante, Porches parish, Lagoa municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment offers direct access to a balcony with a stunning sea view and features a cozy fireplace in the bright living room, enhancing comfort and ambiance.
The valuation. The asking price of €445,000 is slightly above the fair value of €423,092, representing a premium of €21,908 or 5.2%. This positions the property as fairly valued in the current market context.
Fair value modelled at €423,092 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €445,000 sits €21,908 (5.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €445,000 versus the rua do Levante area baseline of €422,272 (€4,745/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 is above the parish average, lifting fair value versus a typical-condition unit.
Recent nearby listings price below the wider parish average — a hyper-local discount distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €422,272, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €423,092 (€4,754/m²), a €21,908 (5.2%) gap versus the €445,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua do Levante | Subject | €445,000 | €5,000 | — | 68 | 73 |
| rua do Alentejo | Active | €260,000 | €5,200 | 4.0% | 65 | 68 |
| Porches · b7c094 | Active | €310,000 | €2,743 | 45.1% | 73 | 70 |
| Armação de Pêra · 1e60bc | Active | €405,000 | €3,000 | 40.0% | 72 | 68 |
| rua dos Areeiros, 1 | Active | €280,000 | €4,308 | 13.8% | 78 | 74 |
| Median comp | €295,000 | €3,654 | 26.9% | 73 | 69 |
Short-term vacation rental The property in Porches has potential as a short-term vacation rental due to the Algarve’s strong tourist demand, yet the rental yield is currently at 0%, indicating limited cash flow. While the location benefits from low crime and family appeal, its fair valuation suggests it may not provide a significant return on investment in this segment. Long-term rental Given that the property is fairly valued and located in a family-oriented neighborhood, it could serve stable long-term tenants, although the current yield of 0% raises concerns about its cash flow potential. The neighbourhood's amenities and safety may attract residents, but the property's fair price suggests a cautious approach to rental income expectations. Buy-and-hold This 1-bed apartment presents a buy-and-hold investment opportunity, yet with a gap of just 5.2% to its fair value, one should evaluate the potential appreciation against the current low gross yield. The relatively good condition and neighbourhood quality provide a solid base, but the fair pricing means that immediate significant gains may not materialize in the near term.
Economic Sensitivity Risk: With an economic stability score of 65/100, there is a heightened risk that economic fluctuations could negatively impact rental demand and property values in the future.
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