House in Santa Bárbara de Nexe
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Grade B+villamid-range

House in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€1.1M

Asking Price (EUR)

3.0%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

2.0%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

4.5%

True Gross Yield

50%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.7 months ago and is currently at 14% 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: €53,827/yr
Average Daily Rate: €294
+15.0% vs area baselinePortuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 24.1 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.4M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.7M
Brixfox Score: 68.8 / 100
Comparable Properties: 19
Data Confidence: 95%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.2M

+12.7% over asking

Asking price€1.1M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€63,000
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€8,400
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€15,750
Total acquisition costs€88,400
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 188 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€10,340
(€5,640–€15,040)
Furnishing & STR launch (3bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€34,700
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€1.2M

Gross yield (asking price)

5.1%

True gross yield (all-in)

4.5%

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: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Building: 188 m²
Land: 1520 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1991
Energy Certificate: B
Private Pool
View

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

traditional Portuguese architecturelarge outdoor terrace with awningfireplace in living roompanoramic countryside views

Score Breakdown

ROI
14.17
Visual Appeal
12.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
5.02
Payback Speed
1
STR Suitability
3

Description

This traditional-style 3-bedroom villa, located on top of a hill in Gorjões, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, offers privacy, peace and a superb view of the Algarve coastline. The villa consists of 3 bedrooms, the master bedroom being a suite, located on the second floor, with access to a large terrace providing an extraordinar

Location

📍 37.0194°N, 7.9322°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

House in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Inventory
3 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Built Area
188 m²
Land Plot
1520 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B+ investment — short-term rental yields 3.4% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score69
GradeB+
Brixfox Intelligence
69B+Strong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield76%
Capital Growth72%
Risk Profile71%
Market Demand69%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+7.2%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$197K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
3.4%
$3,246/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
29.3 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1991
Energy: B
Condition: good

Description

This traditional-style 3-bedroom villa, located on top of a hill in Gorjões, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, offers privacy, peace and a superb view of the Algarve coastline. The villa consists of 3 bedrooms, the master bedroom being a suite, located on the second floor, with access to a large terrace providing an extraordinar

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$430/night
50% ($198)Brixfox estimate($430/night)200% ($791)
Occupancy
50%
10%Brixfox estimate(50%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$38,950
Airbnb data$430/night · 50% occupancy
Rental income
$430/night · 50% occ.
$78,745
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$15,749
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$22,048
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$1,997
Net income
3.4% ROI
$38,950

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$1,141,304
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$68,478
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$9,130
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$17,120
Total acquisition costs$96,087
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		$11,239
($6,130–$16,348)
Furnishing & STR launch
3bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$35,543
All-in investment$1,284,174

Gross yield (asking)

6.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

6.1%

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.

$5.9M$4.4M$2.9M$1.5M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $1.1M
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 22: 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
$1.3M
+22%
Rental Income
+$190K
Total Position
$1.5M
+40%
6.9%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.6M
+48%
Rental Income
+$411K
Total Position
$2.0M
+87%
6.5%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.3M
+119%
Rental Income
+$963K
Total Position
$3.3M
+211%
5.8%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$3.4M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.7M
Total Position
$5.1M
+387%
5.4%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
3.4% annual return
Occupancy
Average
50% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$395 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
1520 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $395 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 1520 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 3.4% 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.
2.7%
$2,597/mo
40% occ.
3.7%
$3,512/mo
50% occ.
4.7%
$4,427/mo
current
60% occ.
5.6%
$5,342/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.