Detached house in Estrada Municipal 520-4, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Detached house in Estrada Municipal 520-4, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€655,000

Asking Price (EUR)

7.2%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

5.0%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

11.0%

True Gross Yield

67%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.1 months ago and is currently at 17% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.75, occupancy cap 67%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €83,275/yr
Average Daily Rate: €342
+12.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 8.6 years
5-yr Capital Value: €860,660
10-yr Capital Value: €1.0M
Brixfox Score: 83 / 100
Comparable Properties: 19
Data Confidence: 74%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€755,490

+15.3% over asking

Asking price€655,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€39,300
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€5,240
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€9,825
Total acquisition costs€55,615
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 185 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€10,175
(€5,550–€14,800)
Furnishing & STR launch (3bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€34,700
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€755,490

Gross yield (asking price)

12.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

11.0%

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: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Building: 185 m²
Land: 5250 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 2007
Energy Certificate: C
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

expansive rural settingmultiple outbuildingslarge plot of land

Score Breakdown

ROI
24.82
Visual Appeal
10.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
7.61
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
3

Description

Uncover the charm of this delightful 3-bedroom villa, perfectly positioned between Faro and Santa Bárbara de Nexe. With a total built area of 190m², this exquisite property lies on a generous 5,250m² plot, offering an oasis of peace with countryside views. Its strategic location ensures that you are just 15 minutes awa

Location

📍 37.0724°N, 7.9385°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house in Estrada Municipal 520-4, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
3 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Built Area
185 m²
Land Plot
5250 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade A investment — short-term rental yields 9.9% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score83
GradeA
Brixfox Intelligence
83AExcellent
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield91%
Capital Growth87%
Risk Profile84%
Market Demand83%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+13.6%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$123K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
9.9%
$5,846/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
7 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
10.1 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2007
Energy: C
Condition: good

Description

Uncover the charm of this delightful 3-bedroom villa, perfectly positioned between Faro and Santa Bárbara de Nexe. With a total built area of 190m², this exquisite property lies on a generous 5,250m² plot, offering an oasis of peace with countryside views. Its strategic location ensures that you are just 15 minutes awa

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$494/night
50% ($227)Brixfox estimate($494/night)200% ($910)
Occupancy
76%
10%Brixfox estimate(76%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$70,153
Airbnb data$494/night · 76% occupancy
Rental income
$494/night · 76% occ.
$137,305
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$27,461
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$38,446
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$1,246
Net income
9.9% ROI
$70,153

Long-Term Rental

No long-term rental data available

Not enough comparable rentals in this area

True all-in investment

What the headline asking price actually costs once mandatory taxes, fees, renovation, and furnishing are added. Yields rebased onto this number — closer to what you'll really earn against what you'll really pay.

Asking price$711,957
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$42,717
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$5,696
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$10,679
Total acquisition costs$60,451
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		$11,060
($6,033–$16,087)
Furnishing & STR launch
3bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$35,543
All-in investment$819,011

Gross yield (asking)

19.3%

True gross yield (all-in)

16.8%

Estimates use Portugal's standard transfer tax + typical legal/notary defaults. Verify with local counsel before committing — actual fees vary by deal structure.

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$6.0M$4.5M$3.0M$1.5M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $655K
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.
Paid back
Year 9: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 7: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$797K
+22%
Rental Income
+$343K
Total Position
$1.1M
+74%
11.7%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$970K
+48%
Rental Income
+$740K
Total Position
$1.7M
+161%
10.1%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.4M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.7M
Total Position
$3.2M
+384%
8.2%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$2.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$3.1M
Total Position
$5.2M
+693%
7.1%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Strong
9.9% annual return
Occupancy
Strong
76% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$455 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
5250 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 9.9% — outperforms most villas in this market
Strong occupancy at 76% — consistent booking demand
Premium nightly rate of $455 — positioned in the top tier

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Visual appeal is below average — photos may not compete well on Airbnb listings

This villa is a strong investment. High rental demand and good returns make it suitable for both active and passive investors.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

56% occ.
9.8%
$5,800/mo
66% occ.
11.6%
$6,853/mo
76% occ.
13.3%
$7,906/mo
current
86% occ.
15.1%
$8,958/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. Includes 10% Indonesian rental tax (PPh) and annual property tax (PBB). Market factors in Portugal may impact actual yields.