Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Grade B+villamid-range

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€900,000

Asking Price (EUR)

2.9%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

2.0%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

4.5%

True Gross Yield

38%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.4 months ago and is currently at 11% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.73, occupancy cap 66%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €46,111/yr
Average Daily Rate: 333
+3.0% vs area baselinePortuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 23.8 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.2M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.4M
Brixfox Score: 67 / 100
Comparable Properties: 5
Data Confidence: 64%
Search Radius: 3 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.0M

+13.5% over asking

Asking price€900,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€54,000
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€7,200
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€13,500
Total acquisition costs€75,950
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 241)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.
€13,255
(€7,230€19,280)
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)€1.0M

Gross yield (asking price)

5.1%

True gross yield (all-in)

4.5%

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: 241
Land: 3160
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1996
Energy Certificate: Not indicated
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

cobblestone drivewaytraditional yellow trimarched entryway

Score Breakdown

ROI
14.25
Visual Appeal
12.2
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
3.79
Payback Speed
1
STR Suitability
3

Description

**Charming traditional villa for sale near Santa Bárbara de Nexe** Discover this magnificent, detached traditional-style villa, ideally situated in a peaceful, elevated position with stunning sea and countryside views. Sitting in a generous 3,160m2 plot containing a range of mature olive and carob trees, the well mai

Location

📍 37.1356°N, 7.9491°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Idealista.pt
Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
3 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Built Area
241 m²
Land Plot
3160 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B+ investment — short-term rental yields 3.5% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score67
GradeB+
Brixfox Intelligence
67B+Strong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield74%
Capital Growth70%
Risk Profile69%
Market Demand67%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+7.2%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$169K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
3.5%
$2,817/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
12 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
28.9 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1996
Energy: Not indicated
Condition: good

Description

**Charming traditional villa for sale near Santa Bárbara de Nexe** Discover this magnificent, detached traditional-style villa, ideally situated in a peaceful, elevated position with stunning sea and countryside views. Sitting in a generous 3,160m2 plot containing a range of mature olive and carob trees, the well mai

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$493/night
50% ($227)Brixfox estimate($493/night)200% ($908)
Occupancy
38%
10%Brixfox estimate(38%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$33,806
Airbnb data$493/night · 38% occupancy
Rental income
$493/night · 38% occ.
$68,303
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$13,661
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$19,125
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$1,712
Net income
3.5% ROI
$33,806

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$978,261
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$58,696
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$7,826
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$14,674
Total acquisition costs$82,554
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.
$14,408
($7,859$20,957)
Furnishing & STR launch
3bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.
$32,826
All-in investment$1,108,049

Gross yield (asking)

7.0%

True gross yield (all-in)

6.2%

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$2.5M$1.3M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $900K
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 22: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 12: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.1M
+22%
Rental Income
+$165K
Total Position
$1.3M
+40%
7.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.3M
+48%
Rental Income
+$357K
Total Position
$1.7M
+88%
6.5%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.0M
+119%
Rental Income
+$836K
Total Position
$2.8M
+212%
5.9%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$2.9M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.5M
Total Position
$4.4M
+389%
5.4%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
3.5% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
38% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$454 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
6/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
3160 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $454 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 3160 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 3.5% is near 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.
3.7%
$3,008/mo
40% occ.
5.0%
$4,058/mo
38% occ.
4.7%
$3,842/mo
current
48% occ.
6.0%
$4,892/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.