Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Grade B+villaluxury

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€2.3M

Asking Price (EUR)

2.7%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

1.8%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

4.1%

True Gross Yield

36%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.7 months ago and is currently at 15% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.74, occupancy cap 66%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €108,059/yr
Average Daily Rate: €833
+16.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Luxury finish (+8%)
Payback Period: 26.2 years
5-yr Capital Value: €3.0M
10-yr Capital Value: €3.7M
Brixfox Score: 66.6 / 100
Comparable Properties: 7
Data Confidence: 59%
Search Radius: 10 km

True Investment Cost

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

€2.6M

+15.0% over asking

Asking price€2.3M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€172,125
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€18,360
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€34,425
Total acquisition costs€226,160
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 551 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€30,305
(€16,530–€44,080)
Furnishing & STR launch (7bd × €8000 base, luxury tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€88,700
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€2.6M

Gross yield (asking price)

4.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

4.1%

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: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Building: 551 m²
Land: 8519 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1997
Energy Certificate: C
Private Pool

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

traditional portuguese architecturemultiple palm treesstone retaining wallslarge outdoor pool area

Score Breakdown

ROI
13.64
Visual Appeal
13.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
3.55
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
3

Description

RARE SEA-VIEW ESTATE IN SANTA BÁRBARA DE NEXE CONTEMPORARY VILLA – FULLY SELF-SUFFICIENT – 7 SUITES – 26M POOL – 8,520 SQM GROUNDS Santa Bárbara de Nexe – Algarve – Portugal Timeless Design. Infinite Light. Absolute Privacy. Perched in the serene hills of Santa Bárbara de Nexe, this architectural masterpiece offers a

Location

📍 37.1096°N, 7.9390°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
7 Beds
Bathrooms
7 Baths
Built Area
551 m²
Land Plot
8519 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B+ investment — short-term rental yields 3.1% 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
+6.9%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$431K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
3.1%
$6,480/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
13 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
32.1 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1997
Energy: C
Condition: good

Description

RARE SEA-VIEW ESTATE IN SANTA BÁRBARA DE NEXE CONTEMPORARY VILLA – FULLY SELF-SUFFICIENT – 7 SUITES – 26M POOL – 8,520 SQM GROUNDS Santa Bárbara de Nexe – Algarve – Portugal Timeless Design. Infinite Light. Absolute Privacy. Perched in the serene hills of Santa Bárbara de Nexe, this architectural masterpiece offers a

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$1,218/night
50% ($560)Brixfox estimate($1,218/night)200% ($2241)
Occupancy
36%
10%Brixfox estimate(36%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$77,757
Airbnb data$1,218/night · 36% occupancy
Rental income
$1,218/night · 36% occ.
$157,928
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$31,586
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$44,220
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$4,365
Net income
3.1% ROI
$77,757

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$2,494,565
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$187,092
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$19,957
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$37,418
Total acquisition costs$245,826
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		$32,940
($17,967–$47,913)
Furnishing & STR launch
7bd × $8,696 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$94,239
All-in investment$2,867,571

Gross yield (asking)

6.3%

True gross yield (all-in)

5.5%

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.

$12.5M$9.4M$6.2M$3.1M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $2.3M
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 23: 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
$2.8M
+22%
Rental Income
+$380K
Total Position
$3.2M
+38%
6.7%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$3.4M
+48%
Rental Income
+$820K
Total Position
$4.2M
+84%
6.3%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$5.0M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.9M
Total Position
$7.0M
+203%
5.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$7.4M
+224%
Rental Income
+$3.4M
Total Position
$10.8M
+373%
5.3%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
3.1% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
36% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$1121 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
8519 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $1121 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 8519 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 3.1% 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.
3.6%
$7,416/mo
40% occ.
4.8%
$10,009/mo
36% occ.
4.3%
$8,850/mo
current
46% occ.
5.5%
$11,443/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.