Quinta in São Marcos da Serra
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Grade B+villabudget

Quinta in São Marcos da Serra

Silves · Central Algarve ·

€149,000

Asking Price (EUR)

3.4%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

2.4%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

5.3%

True Gross Yield

52%

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: €13,101/yr
Average Daily Rate: 70
Payback Period: 14.2 years
5-yr Capital Value: €195,784
10-yr Capital Value: €238,201
Brixfox Score: 67.6 / 100
Comparable Properties: 3
Data Confidence: 54%
Search Radius: 15 km

True Investment Cost

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

€247,025

+65.8% over asking

Asking price€149,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€2,248
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€1,192
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€2,235
Total acquisition costs€6,925
Renovation (est. €900/m² × 84)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.
€75,600
(€58,800€92,400)
Furnishing & STR launch (1bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.
€15,500
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€247,025

Gross yield (asking price)

8.8%

True gross yield (all-in)

5.3%

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: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Building: 84
Land: 74720
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: needs-renovation
Energy Certificate: Exempt
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Score Breakdown

ROI
18.61
Visual Appeal
5.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.2
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
5.15
Payback Speed
3
STR Suitability
3

Description

Land with Country House to be rehabilitated and Dam located in São Marcos da Serra. In the municipality of Silves, you will find this property with cork oaks, vegetable garden and bush, which stands out for its combination of unique characteristics: its location, great access and privileged views in a quiet area. This

Location

📍 37.1890°N, 8.4390°W

· Silves, Algarve, Portugal

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Silves / Central Algarve

Quinta in São Marcos da Serra

Inventory
1 Beds
Bathrooms
1 Baths
Built Area
84 m²
Land Plot
74720 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B+ investment — short-term rental yields 5.9% 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
+9.7%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$28K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
5.9%
$797/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
10 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
16.9 yr
Rental only

Property details

Energy: Exempt
Condition: needs-renovation

Description

Land with Country House to be rehabilitated and Dam located in São Marcos da Serra. In the municipality of Silves, you will find this property with cork oaks, vegetable garden and bush, which stands out for its combination of unique characteristics: its location, great access and privileged views in a quiet area. This

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$101/night
50% ($46)Brixfox estimate($101/night)200% ($185)
Occupancy
52%
10%Brixfox estimate(52%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$9,560
Airbnb data$101/night · 52% occupancy
Rental income
$101/night · 52% occ.
$18,929
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$3,786
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$5,300
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$283
Net income
5.9% ROI
$9,560

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$161,957
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$2,443
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$1,296
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$2,429
Total acquisition costs$7,527
Renovation (~$978/m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.
$82,174
($63,913$100,435)
Furnishing & STR launch
1bd × $2,717 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.
$14,674
All-in investment$266,332

Gross yield (asking)

11.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

7.1%

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 Silves.

$1.0M$778K$518K$259K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $149K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Silves 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 14: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 9: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$181K
+22%
Rental Income
+$47K
Total Position
$228K
+53%
8.9%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$221K
+48%
Rental Income
+$101K
Total Position
$321K
+116%
8.0%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$326K
+119%
Rental Income
+$236K
Total Position
$563K
+278%
6.9%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$483K
+224%
Rental Income
+$418K
Total Position
$902K
+505%
6.2%/yr

Location

Silves

Central Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
5.9% annual return
Occupancy
Average
52% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Average
$93 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
2/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
74720 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Generous 74720 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
Occupancy at 52% — factor in seasonal gaps

Consider carefully. Returns are below market average for this price point.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

32% occ.
4.8%
$652/mo
42% occ.
6.4%
$866/mo
52% occ.
8.0%
$1,081/mo
current
62% occ.
9.6%
$1,295/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.