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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe
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Grade Bvillaluxury

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€1.9M

Asking Price (EUR)

Limited comps — indicative only

Revenue projections are based on limited comparable data (4 comps, 73% confidence).

1.4%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

0.9%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

2.4%

True Gross Yield

38%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 3.1 months ago and is currently at 26% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.78, occupancy cap 68%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €52,996/yr
Average Daily Rate: €387
+14.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Has view (+10%), Luxury finish (+8%)
Payback Period: 123.2 years
5-yr Capital Value: €2.3M
10-yr Capital Value: €2.6M
Brixfox Score: 59 / 100
Comparable Properties: 4
Data Confidence: 73%
Search Radius: 4 km

True Investment Cost

Portuguese transfer tax (IMT) + stamp duty (IS) + notary + registration + legal + renovation + full furnishing & STR launch setup.

€2.2M

+14.0% over asking

Asking price€1.9M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€146,250
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€15,600
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€29,250
Total acquisition costs€192,350
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 370 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€20,350
(€11,100–€29,600)
Furnishing & STR launch (4bd × €8000 base, luxury tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€59,650
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€2.2M

Gross yield (asking price)

2.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

2.4%

Estimates use Portugal's investment IMT schedule (non-permanent residence). Actual notary & legal vary; budget +€500–1,000 for surveyor, due-diligence and bank-mortgage fees if financing. Renovation cost is a heuristic on property condition × m² — verify with a site visit. Furnishing uses finish-level-tiered rates covering beds, living, kitchen, electronics, AL licence, linens & professional photography. Working capital (2-3 months operating buffer) not included.

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Building: 370 m²
Land: 3080 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Energy Certificate: E
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

terraced architecturepink stucco exteriortiled roofsbalconies with views

Score Breakdown

ROI
3.24
Visual Appeal
14.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
8.4
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
3.75
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
4

Description

A truly one-of-a-kind villa, set in a remarkable position with sweeping views over the surrounding hills and an ocean view on the distant western horizon. An intricate series of terraces wraps around the property, giving it a very special charm. A welcoming staircase leads to the main entrance beneath an elegant porti

Location

📍 37.0194°N, 7.9322°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Listed by Signature Properties Solutions via Idealista.pt
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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-11403 Source verified · Idealista.pt · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$2,119,565
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Built area
370 m²
Land
3080 m²
True net yield
0.8%
≈ $3,468/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
5.4% / yr avg
Payback in ~123 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 59 · B

What nearby Airbnbs actually earn

Brixfox tracks the live availability calendars of Airbnb listings around this property. The rates and occupancy below are observed from real bookings — this is the data behind every yield figure on this page.

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Energy: E
Condition: good

Description

A truly one-of-a-kind villa, set in a remarkable position with sweeping views over the surrounding hills and an ocean view on the distant western horizon. An intricate series of terraces wraps around the property, giving it a very special charm. A welcoming staircase leads to the main entrance beneath an elegant porti

Income Breakdown

Figures are modelled estimates derived from comparable short-term-rental data — not guaranteed returns or financial advice. Do your own due diligence before investing.

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$542/night
50% ($249)Brixfox estimate($542/night)200% ($997)
Occupancy
38%
10%Brixfox estimate(38%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$35,706
Likely range $21,424 – $49,988
Airbnb data$542/night · 38% occupancy
Rental income
$542/night · 38% occ.
$68,665
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$13,733
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$19,226
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
1.7% ROI
$35,706

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

0.8%

Based on area comps — this property's exact location is unconfirmed

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
1.8%
1.5%
Fully-managed
1.1%
0.8%
After-tax nets ~28% non-resident IRS on AL income (simplified regime). Yields are on the all-in acquisition cost, not the asking price.

Gross Yield

2.9%

Annual Revenue

$68,665

Income Tax / yr

$6,009

Payback

—

True All-In Cost
Asking price$2,119,565
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$158,967
Stamp duty (0.8%)$16,957
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$13,370
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$2,338,207

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$9.1M$6.8M$4.5M$2.3M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 302x ReturnToday: $1.9M
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Faro market trends.
Rental income
Cumulative net rental earnings collected over time, growing with annual revenue increases.
Total return
Capital value + rental income. Your actual total position if you sold and kept all rent.
2x return
Year 14: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$2.4M
+22%
Rental Income
+$174K
Total Position
$2.5M
+31%
5.5%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$2.9M
+48%
Rental Income
+$377K
Total Position
$3.3M
+67%
5.3%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$4.3M
+119%
Rental Income
+$883K
Total Position
$5.2M
+164%
5.0%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$6.3M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.6M
Total Position
$7.9M
+304%
4.8%/yr
Turnkey Management

Your property, professionally managed

Buying from abroad? You won't lift a finger. A vetted local management partner is already connected to this listing — ready to run it as a short-stay rental from day one, so the Managed projections above are something you can actually rely on.

Vetted by Brixfox 8+ yrs operating 110+ properties managed ~2h guest response

Atlantic Stays Management

Vetted

Alojamento Local management, Lisbon to the Algarve

22%
Management fee
of rental revenue — already in your Managed figures

End-to-end AL management for international owners. We handle the licence, the platforms and the guests so your second home pays for itself.

What the fee covers

  • Listing setup & optimisation (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO)
  • Dynamic pricing & revenue management
  • 24/7 multilingual guest communication
  • Guided check-in / check-out & key handling
  • Professional cleaning, laundry & restocking
  • Maintenance & repairs coordination
  • Monthly owner statements & payouts
  • Guest screening & damage protection
  • Alojamento Local (AL) licence handling & renewals
  • SEF/AIMA guest registration & tourist-tax filing
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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Weak
1.7% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
38% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$498 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
3080 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $498 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 3080 m² land — room for expansion or amenities
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 1.7% is below the market average — model your cashflow carefully

Consider carefully. Returns are below market average for this price point.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
2.0%
$3,459/mo
40% occ.
2.6%
$4,613/mo
38% occ.
2.4%
$4,325/mo
current
48% occ.
3.1%
$5,479/mo

Data Sources & Methodology

ROI calculations use verified Brixfox Intelligence rental data from a 12-month trailing window. Opex: 20% owner-managed, 45% fully-managed. Market factors in Portugal may impact actual yields.