Village house in Alcaria Cova, Estoi
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Grade Bvillamid-range

Village house in Alcaria Cova, Estoi

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€1.2M

Asking Price (EUR)

1.9%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

1.3%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

2.9%

True Gross Yield

16%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.1 months ago and is currently at 18% 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: €39,170/yr
Average Daily Rate: €684
-10.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%)
Payback Period: 38.0 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.6M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.9M
Brixfox Score: 58.9 / 100
Comparable Properties: 5
Data Confidence: 58%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.4M

+14.6% over asking

Asking price€1.2M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€89,250
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€9,520
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€17,850
Total acquisition costs€117,870
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 332 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€18,260
(€9,960–€26,560)
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)€1.4M

Gross yield (asking price)

3.3%

True gross yield (all-in)

2.9%

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: 1
Building: 332 m²
Land: 4070 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 2002
Energy Certificate: C

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

multiple balconiespergolaoutdoor dining area

Score Breakdown

ROI
10.76
Visual Appeal
10.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
1.57
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
3

Description

Country house built in 2001, with typical 1990s architecture, set on a south-facing mountainside, benefiting from excellent sun exposure and open, unobstructed views over the countryside, with the sea on the horizon. Located just 20 minutes from Faro, the regional capital and its international airport, and 25 minutes f

Location

📍 37.0194°N, 7.9322°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Village house in Alcaria Cova, Estoi

Inventory
4 Beds
Bathrooms
1 Baths
Built Area
332 m²
Land Plot
4070 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B investment — short-term rental yields 2.1% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score59
GradeB
Brixfox Intelligence
59BStrong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield65%
Capital Growth62%
Risk Profile61%
Market Demand59%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+5.9%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$223K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
2.1%
$2,263/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
15 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
47.6 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2002
Energy: C
Condition: good

Description

Country house built in 2001, with typical 1990s architecture, set on a south-facing mountainside, benefiting from excellent sun exposure and open, unobstructed views over the countryside, with the sea on the horizon. Located just 20 minutes from Faro, the regional capital and its international airport, and 25 minutes f

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$988/night
50% ($455)Brixfox estimate($988/night)200% ($1819)
Occupancy
16%
10%Brixfox estimate(16%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$27,157
Airbnb data$988/night · 16% occupancy
Rental income
$988/night · 16% occ.
$56,578
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$11,316
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$15,842
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$2,264
Net income
2.1% ROI
$27,157

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$1,293,478
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$97,011
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$10,348
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$19,402
Total acquisition costs$128,120
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		$19,848
($10,826–$28,870)
Furnishing & STR launch
4bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$38,641
All-in investment$1,480,087

Gross yield (asking)

4.4%

True gross yield (all-in)

3.8%

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.

$5.8M$4.4M$2.9M$1.5M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 302x ReturnToday: $1.2M
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
$1.4M
+22%
Rental Income
+$133K
Total Position
$1.6M
+33%
5.8%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.8M
+48%
Rental Income
+$286K
Total Position
$2.0M
+72%
5.6%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.6M
+119%
Rental Income
+$671K
Total Position
$3.3M
+176%
5.2%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$3.9M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.2M
Total Position
$5.0M
+324%
4.9%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Weak
2.1% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
16% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$909 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
4070 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $909 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 4070 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 2.1% 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.
5.7%
$6,125/mo
40% occ.
7.6%
$8,230/mo
16% occ.
2.9%
$3,111/mo
current
26% occ.
4.8%
$5,216/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.