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3-bedroom, 1-bathroom country_house of 150 m², built in 1975, energy rating E. Located Monchique parish, Monchique municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property includes an autonomous water system with a borehole, spring-fed cistern, and multiple water tanks, along with two additional houses awaiting restoration for customized development.
The valuation. The asking price of €475,000 is slightly below the fair value of €479,569, making the property fairly priced at €4,569 (1.0%) under the fair market assessment. Buy-to-flip angle. The resale strategy would focus on cosmetic renovations to enhance appeal, targeting a quick flip to capitalize on the Algarve's tourism demand. Buy-to-let angle. With the potential for long-term rental, the property's location in a tourist-friendly area may attract seasonal tenants, although current maintenance issues may affect immediate occupancy.
Fair value modelled at €479,569 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €475,000 sits €4,569 (1.0%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €475,000 versus the Monchique, Monchique, Faro area baseline of €505,586 (€3,371/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 24/100 is below the parish average, reducing 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 €505,586, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €479,569 (€3,197/m²), a €4,569 (1.0%) gap versus the €475,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monchique · e55386 | Subject | €475,000 | €3,167 | — | 28 | 60 |
| Monchique · 622b0b | Active | €190,000 | €3,016 | 4.8% | 24 | 63 |
| Monchique · 0c05fd | Active | €195,000 | €1,114 | 64.8% | — | 68 |
| Monchique · 15e364 | Active | €275,000 | €2,619 | 17.3% | 68 | 63 |
| Monchique · 6c7981 | Active | €185,000 | €3,700 | 16.8% | 60 | 63 |
| Median comp | €192,500 | €2,818 | 11.0% | 60 | 63 |
Long-term rental The property offers a gross yield of 0%, which does not align with high-yield investment expectations. With a fair value closely matching the listing price, there may be limited opportunity for rental profitability in the long term. Short-term vacation rental The Monchique area benefits from tourist traffic due to its position in the Algarve, yet the property’s lack of an attractive rental yield may deter investment in short-term rental strategies. Given its fair valuation, investors should consider the dependency on tourism-related economic factors that could impact profitability. Buy-and-hold Although the property is priced fairly in relation to its market value, the overall condition rating of 24/100 indicates substantial renovation potentially required. Therefore, while it may appreciate over time in a popular tourist region, the initial capital outlay may not yield significant returns. Not ideal for This property is not suitable for student housing as its location and amenities do not cater to that demographic. Furthermore, entering the luxury market or pursuing industrial investment strategies would be ill-advised given the neighborhood quality score of 60/100, indicating moderate desirability.
Economic and Tenant Instability Risk With both economic stability and tenant stability scores at 50/100, there is a significant risk of facing economic downturns and high vacancy rates simultaneously, potentially reducing returns on investment.
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