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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe
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Grade Bvillamid-range

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€1.4M

Asking Price (EUR)

3.3%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

2.2%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

4.5%

True Gross Yield

28%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 3.1 months ago and is currently at 26% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.78, occupancy cap 68%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €71,355/yr
Average Daily Rate: €687
+15.0% vs area baselinePortuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has countryside (+10%)
Payback Period: 44.6 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.6M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.9M
Brixfox Score: 62.3 / 100
Comparable Properties: 8
Data Confidence: 65%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.6M

+13.5% over asking

Asking price€1.4M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€104,250
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€11,120
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€20,850
Total acquisition costs€137,470
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 289 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€15,895
(€8,670–€23,120)
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)€1.6M

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: 4
Building: 289 m²
Land: 2370 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Energy Certificate: C
Private Pool
countryside

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

terraced landscapingmultiple outdoor living areastraditional terracotta roof tiles

Score Breakdown

ROI
8.84
Visual Appeal
12.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
2.85
Payback Speed
1
STR Suitability
4

Description

Positioned on terraced grounds that blend naturally into the surrounding Algarve landscape, this elegant villa enjoys a privileged setting that combines complete privacy, comfort and truly inspiring views. The surrounding scenery offers a harmonious mix of countryside and sea, creating a peaceful atmosphere and panoram

Location

📍 37.1007°N, 7.9510°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Listed by De Brito Properties via Idealista.pt
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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-89481 Source verified · Idealista.pt · listed 1 Jul 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$1,510,870
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Built area
289 m²
Land
2370 m²
True net yield
2.2%
≈ $5,632/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
6.9% / yr avg
Payback in ~45 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 62 · B

What nearby Airbnbs actually earn

Brixfox tracks the live availability calendars of Airbnb listings around this property. The rates and occupancy below are observed from real bookings — this is the data behind every yield figure on this page.

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Energy: C
Condition: good
View: countryside

Description

Positioned on terraced grounds that blend naturally into the surrounding Algarve landscape, this elegant villa enjoys a privileged setting that combines complete privacy, comfort and truly inspiring views. The surrounding scenery offers a harmonious mix of countryside and sea, creating a peaceful atmosphere and panoram

Income Breakdown

Figures are modelled estimates derived from comparable short-term-rental data — not guaranteed returns or financial advice. Do your own due diligence before investing.

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$961/night
50% ($442)Brixfox estimate($961/night)200% ($1768)
Occupancy
28%
10%Brixfox estimate(28%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$48,069
Likely range $28,841 – $67,297
Airbnb data$961/night · 28% occupancy
Rental income
$961/night · 28% occ.
$92,440
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$18,488
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$25,883
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
3.2% ROI
$48,069

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Exact location

Net Yield · Fully-Managed · After Tax

2.2%

on all-in cost of $1,678,989

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
4.0%
3.5%
Fully-managed
2.7%
2.2%
After-tax nets ~28% non-resident IRS on AL income (simplified regime). Yields are on the all-in acquisition cost, not the asking price.

Gross Yield

5.5%

Annual Revenue

$92,440

Income Tax / yr

$8,088

Payback

45 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$1,510,870
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$113,315
Stamp duty (0.8%)$12,087
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$13,370
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$1,678,989

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$7.6M$5.7M$3.8M$1.9M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $1.4M
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
$1.7M
+22%
Rental Income
+$235K
Total Position
$1.9M
+39%
6.7%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$2.1M
+48%
Rental Income
+$507K
Total Position
$2.6M
+84%
6.3%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$3.0M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.2M
Total Position
$4.2M
+205%
5.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$4.5M
+224%
Rental Income
+$2.1M
Total Position
$6.6M
+376%
5.3%/yr
Turnkey Management

Your property, professionally managed

Buying from abroad? You won't lift a finger. A vetted local management partner is already connected to this listing — ready to run it as a short-stay rental from day one, so the Managed projections above are something you can actually rely on.

Vetted by Brixfox 8+ yrs operating 110+ properties managed ~2h guest response

Atlantic Stays Management

Vetted

Alojamento Local management, Lisbon to the Algarve

22%
Management fee
of rental revenue — already in your Managed figures

End-to-end AL management for international owners. We handle the licence, the platforms and the guests so your second home pays for itself.

What the fee covers

  • Listing setup & optimisation (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO)
  • Dynamic pricing & revenue management
  • 24/7 multilingual guest communication
  • Guided check-in / check-out & key handling
  • Professional cleaning, laundry & restocking
  • Maintenance & repairs coordination
  • Monthly owner statements & payouts
  • Guest screening & damage protection
  • Alojamento Local (AL) licence handling & renewals
  • SEF/AIMA guest registration & tourist-tax filing
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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
3.2% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
28% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$884 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
2370 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $884 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 2370 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 3.2% 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.
4.9%
$6,139/mo
40% occ.
6.5%
$8,185/mo
28% occ.
4.6%
$5,824/mo
current
38% occ.
6.3%
$7,870/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. Market factors in Portugal may impact actual yields.