Detached house in Serra, Tavira
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Grade Avillabudget

Detached house in Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve ·

€395,000

Asking Price (EUR)

5.6%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

3.9%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

8.6%

True Gross Yield

67%

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: €38,938/yr
Average Daily Rate: €160
-22.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Budget finish (-12%)
Payback Period: 11.3 years
5-yr Capital Value: €519,024
10-yr Capital Value: €631,472
Brixfox Score: 78.3 / 100
Comparable Properties: 18
Data Confidence: 73%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€450,325

+14.0% over asking

Asking price€395,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€19,430
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€3,160
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€5,925
Total acquisition costs€29,765
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 122 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€6,710
(€3,660–€9,760)
Furnishing & STR launch (2bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€18,850
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€450,325

Gross yield (asking price)

9.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

8.6%

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: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Building: 122 m²
Land: 424 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Energy Certificate: Exempt

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

blue trim around doors and windowstraditional terracotta roof tiles

Score Breakdown

ROI
21.43
Visual Appeal
8.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
9.84
Land & Space
10.78
Rental Demand
7.49
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
3

Description

For sale 2 refurbished old semi-detached houses in an Algarve hill, 8km from Tavira, each with separate entrances and distinct features. The 'Casa Serafina', with 66m2, is set on a plot of land measuring 210.40m2 and comprises a courtyard at the entrance, living room, 1 bedroom, kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, and a

Location

📍 37.1884°N, 7.6321°W

· Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

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Detached house in Serra, Tavira

Inventory
2 Beds
Bathrooms
2 Baths
Built Area
122 m²
Land Plot
424 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade A investment — short-term rental yields 7.5% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score78
GradeA
Brixfox Intelligence
78AExcellent
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield86%
Capital Growth82%
Risk Profile79%
Market Demand78%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+11.8%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+4.3%
+$86K in 5yr (+22%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
7.5%
$2,677/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
8 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
13.4 yr
Rental only

Property details

Energy: Exempt
Condition: good

Description

For sale 2 refurbished old semi-detached houses in an Algarve hill, 8km from Tavira, each with separate entrances and distinct features. The 'Casa Serafina', with 66m2, is set on a plot of land measuring 210.40m2 and comprises a courtyard at the entrance, living room, 1 bedroom, kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, and a

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$231/night
50% ($106)Brixfox estimate($231/night)200% ($426)
Occupancy
75%
10%Brixfox estimate(75%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$32,128
Airbnb data$231/night · 75% occupancy
Rental income
$231/night · 75% occ.
$63,230
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$12,646
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$17,705
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$751
Net income
7.5% ROI
$32,128

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$429,348
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$21,120
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$3,435
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$6,440
Total acquisition costs$32,353
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		$7,293
($3,978–$10,609)
Furnishing & STR launch
2bd × $2,717 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$18,315
All-in investment$487,310

Gross yield (asking)

14.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

13.0%

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 Tavira.

$3.1M$2.3M$1.5M$773K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $395K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Tavira 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 12: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 8: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$481K
+22%
Rental Income
+$157K
Total Position
$638K
+61%
10.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$585K
+48%
Rental Income
+$339K
Total Position
$924K
+134%
8.9%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$865K
+119%
Rental Income
+$794K
Total Position
$1.7M
+320%
7.4%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.3M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.4M
Total Position
$2.7M
+580%
6.6%/yr

Location

Tavira

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
7.5% annual return
Occupancy
Good
75% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$213 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Good
424 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $213 — positioned in the top tier
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

55% occ.
7.4%
$2,641/mo
65% occ.
8.8%
$3,133/mo
75% occ.
10.1%
$3,626/mo
current
85% occ.
11.5%
$4,118/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.