Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€655,000

Asking Price (EUR)

6.2%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

4.3%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

9.6%

True Gross Yield

38%

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: €72,357/yr
Average Daily Rate: €524
-10.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%)
Payback Period: 11.3 years
5-yr Capital Value: €860,660
10-yr Capital Value: €1.0M
Brixfox Score: 75.8 / 100
Comparable Properties: 12
Data Confidence: 66%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€754,090

+15.1% 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 × 205 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€11,275
(€6,150–€16,400)
Furnishing & STR launch (3bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€32,200
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€754,090

Gross yield (asking price)

11.1%

True gross yield (all-in)

9.6%

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: 2
Building: 205 m²
Land: 5250 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 2007
Energy Certificate: C

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

round windowbalcony

Score Breakdown

ROI
21.4
Visual Appeal
10.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
3.79
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
3

Description

3+1 bedroom villa with land and countryside views - Santa Bárbara de Nexe Villa with generous areas located in the countryside in a quiet area 6 minutes' drive from the centre of Santa Bárbara de Nexe and 15 minutes from the centre of Faro. Set in a flat plot of 5,250m2. It enjoys plenty of natural light and unobstruct

Location

📍 37.0809°N, 7.9578°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

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

Grade A investment — short-term rental yields 7.5% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score76
GradeA
Brixfox Intelligence
76AExcellent
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield84%
Capital Growth80%
Risk Profile77%
Market Demand76%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+11.2%
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
7.5%
$4,431/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
9 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
13.4 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2007
Energy: C
Condition: good

Description

3+1 bedroom villa with land and countryside views - Santa Bárbara de Nexe Villa with generous areas located in the countryside in a quiet area 6 minutes' drive from the centre of Santa Bárbara de Nexe and 15 minutes from the centre of Faro. Set in a flat plot of 5,250m2. It enjoys plenty of natural light and unobstruct

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$757/night
50% ($348)Brixfox estimate($757/night)200% ($1394)
Occupancy
38%
10%Brixfox estimate(38%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$53,166
Airbnb data$757/night · 38% occupancy
Rental income
$757/night · 38% occ.
$104,639
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$20,928
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$29,299
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$1,246
Net income
7.5% ROI
$53,166

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.		$12,255
($6,685–$17,826)
Furnishing & STR launch
3bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$32,826
All-in investment$817,489

Gross yield (asking)

14.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

12.8%

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.

$5.1M$3.8M$2.6M$1.3M$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 12: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 8: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$797K
+22%
Rental Income
+$260K
Total Position
$1.1M
+61%
10.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$970K
+48%
Rental Income
+$561K
Total Position
$1.5M
+134%
8.9%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.4M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.3M
Total Position
$2.7M
+320%
7.4%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$2.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$2.3M
Total Position
$4.5M
+580%
6.6%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
7.5% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
38% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$697 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

Premium nightly rate of $697 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 5250 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
Occupancy at 38% — factor in seasonal gaps

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

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
8.0%
$4,734/mo
40% occ.
10.7%
$6,346/mo
38% occ.
10.1%
$6,000/mo
current
48% occ.
12.8%
$7,612/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.