T1 flat in Estrada do Castelo, Sesmarias, Sesmaria - Cerro de Águia, Albufeira e Olhos de Água
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T1 flat in Estrada do Castelo, Sesmarias, Sesmaria - Cerro de Águia, Albufeira e Olhos de Água

Albufeira · Central Algarve ·

€425,000

Asking Price (EUR)

1.0%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

0.7%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

1.6%

True Gross Yield

16%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.9 months ago and is currently at 16% 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: €7,939/yr
Average Daily Rate: €133
+33.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Modern/contemporary style (+12%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%), Luxury finish (+8%)
Payback Period: 66.5 years
5-yr Capital Value: €558,444
10-yr Capital Value: €679,432
Brixfox Score: 53.3 / 100
Comparable Properties: 9
Data Confidence: 70%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€491,455

+15.6% over asking

Asking price€425,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€21,830
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€3,400
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€6,375
Total acquisition costs€32,855
Renovation€0 — move-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch (1bd × €8000 base, luxury tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€33,600
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€491,455

Gross yield (asking price)

1.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

1.6%

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: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Building: 93 m²
Style: contemporary
Condition: excellent
Year Built: 2018
Energy Certificate: D
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

large private balconycommunal swimming poollandscaped gardenssea views

Score Breakdown

ROI
9.18
Visual Appeal
14.2
Ownership Security
13
Location
8.4
Land & Space
3.86
Rental Demand
1.63
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
3

Description

Situated in a peaceful, elevated position just minutes from Albufeira's picturesque coastline, Varandas do Castelo is a contemporary development offering panoramic sea views and excellent sun exposure. Facing south/southwest, the architecture is modern and clean, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Th

Location

📍 37.0771°N, 8.2991°W

· Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

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T1 flat in Estrada do Castelo, Sesmarias, Sesmaria - Cerro de Águia, Albufeira e Olhos de Água

Inventory
1 Beds
Bathrooms
1 Baths
Built Area
93 m²
Land Plot
0 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade C+ investment — short-term rental yields 1.1% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score53
GradeC+
Brixfox Intelligence
53C+Moderate
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield58%
Capital Growth56%
Risk Profile55%
Market Demand53%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+6.0%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+4.9%
+$105K in 5yr (+25%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
1.1%
$433/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
14 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
89.0 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2018
Energy: D
Condition: excellent

Description

Situated in a peaceful, elevated position just minutes from Albufeira's picturesque coastline, Varandas do Castelo is a contemporary development offering panoramic sea views and excellent sun exposure. Facing south/southwest, the architecture is modern and clean, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Th

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$194/night
50% ($89)Brixfox estimate($194/night)200% ($356)
Occupancy
16%
10%Brixfox estimate(16%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$5,192
Airbnb data$194/night · 16% occupancy
Rental income
$194/night · 16% occ.
$11,540
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$2,308
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$3,231
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$808
Net income
1.1% ROI
$5,192

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$461,957
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$23,728
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$3,696
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$6,929
Total acquisition costs$35,712
RenovationMove-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch
1bd × $8,696 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$36,522
All-in investment$534,190

Gross yield (asking)

2.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

2.2%

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 Albufeira.

$1.8M$1.4M$923K$462K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 302x ReturnToday: $425K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Albufeira 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.
2x return
Year 15: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$517K
+22%
Rental Income
+$25K
Total Position
$542K
+28%
5.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$629K
+48%
Rental Income
+$55K
Total Position
$684K
+61%
4.9%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$931K
+119%
Rental Income
+$128K
Total Position
$1.1M
+149%
4.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.4M
+224%
Rental Income
+$227K
Total Position
$1.6M
+278%
4.5%/yr

Location

Albufeira

Central Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Weak
1.1% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
16% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Good
$178 per night
Visual Appeal
Strong
8/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Weak
0 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Stunning visuals with 8/10 instagrammability — commands premium nightly rates
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 1.1% is below 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.
3.0%
$1,170/mo
40% occ.
4.1%
$1,582/mo
16% occ.
1.6%
$606/mo
current
26% occ.
2.6%
$1,018/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.