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 ·

€1.2M

Asking Price (EUR)

3.8%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

2.6%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

5.9%

True Gross Yield

41%

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: €80,548/yr
Average Daily Rate: €543
+12.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 18.6 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.6M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.9M
Brixfox Score: 67.7 / 100
Comparable Properties: 7
Data Confidence: 71%
Search Radius: 3 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.4M

+14.0% over asking

Asking price€1.2M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€90,000
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€9,600
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€18,000
Total acquisition costs€118,850
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 175 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€9,625
(€5,250–€14,000)
Furnishing & STR launch (4bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€40,050
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€1.4M

Gross yield (asking price)

6.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

5.9%

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: 175 m²
Land: 5999 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1951
Energy Certificate: Exempt
Private Pool
View

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

expansive rural viewsmultiple detached propertiesprivate swimming pool

Score Breakdown

ROI
16.05
Visual Appeal
9.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
4.06
Payback Speed
2
STR Suitability
3

Description

For sale are two urban plots for renovation, with the possibility of extension, located in a truly privileged area of Santa Bárbara de Nexe. What makes this property stand out is its strategic position: both houses are set on a slight elevation, naturally protected to the north by the Charneca hills, giving them not o

Location

📍 37.1098°N, 7.9496°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
4 Beds
Bathrooms
1 Baths
Built Area
175 m²
Land Plot
5999 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B+ investment — short-term rental yields 4.5% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score68
GradeB+
Brixfox Intelligence
68B+Strong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield75%
Capital Growth71%
Risk Profile70%
Market Demand68%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+8.2%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$225K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
4.5%
$4,855/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
11 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
22.4 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1951
Energy: Exempt
Condition: good

Description

For sale are two urban plots for renovation, with the possibility of extension, located in a truly privileged area of Santa Bárbara de Nexe. What makes this property stand out is its strategic position: both houses are set on a slight elevation, naturally protected to the north by the Charneca hills, giving them not o

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$785/night
50% ($361)Brixfox estimate($785/night)200% ($1445)
Occupancy
41%
10%Brixfox estimate(41%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$58,260
Airbnb data$785/night · 41% occupancy
Rental income
$785/night · 41% occ.
$116,428
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$23,286
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$32,600
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$2,283
Net income
4.5% ROI
$58,260

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$1,304,348
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$97,826
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$10,435
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$19,565
Total acquisition costs$129,185
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		$10,462
($5,707–$15,217)
Furnishing & STR launch
4bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$41,359
All-in investment$1,485,353

Gross yield (asking)

8.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

7.8%

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.

$7.4M$5.6M$3.7M$1.9M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x 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.
Paid back
Year 18: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 11: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.5M
+22%
Rental Income
+$285K
Total Position
$1.7M
+45%
7.8%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.8M
+48%
Rental Income
+$614K
Total Position
$2.4M
+99%
7.1%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.6M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.4M
Total Position
$4.1M
+239%
6.3%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$3.9M
+224%
Rental Income
+$2.6M
Total Position
$6.4M
+437%
5.8%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
4.5% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
41% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$723 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
5999 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $723 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 5999 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 4.5% 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.
4.4%
$4,827/mo
40% occ.
6.0%
$6,499/mo
current
41% occ.
6.1%
$6,601/mo
current
51% occ.
7.6%
$8,274/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.