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 ·

€810,000

Asking Price (EUR)

5.2%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

3.6%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

8.0%

True Gross Yield

60%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.8 months ago and is currently at 15% 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: €74,459/yr
Average Daily Rate: 338
-10.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%)
Payback Period: 13.5 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.1M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.3M
Brixfox Score: 73.3 / 100
Comparable Properties: 7
Data Confidence: 68%
Search Radius: 4 km

True Investment Cost

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

€931,155

+15.0% over asking

Asking price€810,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€48,600
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€6,480
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€12,150
Total acquisition costs€68,480
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 275)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.
€15,125
(€8,250€22,000)
Furnishing & STR launch (4bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.
€37,550
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€931,155

Gross yield (asking price)

9.2%

True gross yield (all-in)

8.0%

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: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Building: 275
Land: 640
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1993
Energy Certificate: D

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

large covered terracemultiple balconiescobblestone driveway

Score Breakdown

ROI
19.2
Visual Appeal
10.2
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
11.1
Rental Demand
6.04
Payback Speed
3
STR Suitability
3

Description

Algarve - Faro - Santa Bárbara de Nexe 4-bedroom villa located in Bordeira, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, just a short distance from Faro and Loulé. This property includes a 4-bedroom house with a built area of 275 m² on a 640 m² plot, as well as an additional rustic plot with fruit trees. On the ground floor, you’ll find

Location

📍 37.1129°N, 7.9228°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
4 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Built Area
275 m²
Land Plot
640 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B+ investment — short-term rental yields 6.2% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score73
GradeB+
Brixfox Intelligence
73B+Strong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield80%
Capital Growth77%
Risk Profile74%
Market Demand73%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+10.0%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$152K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
6.2%
$4,573/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
10 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
16.0 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1993
Energy: D
Condition: good

Description

Algarve - Faro - Santa Bárbara de Nexe 4-bedroom villa located in Bordeira, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, just a short distance from Faro and Loulé. This property includes a 4-bedroom house with a built area of 275 m² on a 640 m² plot, as well as an additional rustic plot with fruit trees. On the ground floor, you’ll find

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$493/night
50% ($227)Brixfox estimate($493/night)200% ($906)
Occupancy
60%
10%Brixfox estimate(60%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$54,880
Airbnb data$493/night · 60% occupancy
Rental income
$493/night · 60% occ.
$108,502
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$21,700
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$30,381
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$1,541
Net income
6.2% ROI
$54,880

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$880,435
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$52,826
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$7,043
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$13,207
Total acquisition costs$74,435
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.
$16,440
($8,967$23,913)
Furnishing & STR launch
4bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.
$38,641
All-in investment$1,009,951

Gross yield (asking)

12.3%

True gross yield (all-in)

10.7%

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.

$5.8M$4.3M$2.9M$1.4M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $810K
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 14: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 9: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$985K
+22%
Rental Income
+$268K
Total Position
$1.3M
+55%
9.1%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.2M
+48%
Rental Income
+$579K
Total Position
$1.8M
+119%
8.2%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.8M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.4M
Total Position
$3.1M
+287%
7.0%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$2.6M
+224%
Rental Income
+$2.4M
Total Position
$5.0M
+521%
6.3%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
6.2% annual return
Occupancy
Good
60% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$453 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
4/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
640 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $453 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 640 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
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

40% occ.
5.6%
$4,103/mo
50% occ.
7.0%
$5,152/mo
60% occ.
8.5%
$6,201/mo
current
70% occ.
9.9%
$7,250/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.