Detached house in Riells, L'Escala
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Grade C+villamid-range

Detached house in Riells, L'Escala

L'Escala · Riells · Girona

€950,000

Asking Price (EUR)

STR Restriction Warning

Catalonia HUT (Girona prefix HUTG-): under Decret-llei 3/2023 most Costa Brava municipalities are 'stressed' — new licences are frozen and existing ones expire after 5 years. A valid, transferable HUT is required; verify it with the agency.

0.5%

Net Yield (after tax, all-in)

0.5%

Managed ROI (after tax)

3.2%

Gross Yield

51%

Occupancy

Net yield is after Spain's non-resident rental income tax (modelled at the non-EU 24% rate on net profit; EU/EEA residents pay 19%) and assumes deductible STR expenses — standard for EU/EEA owners and, per recent rulings, available to non-EU owners; confirm with a Spanish tax adviser. Holiday lets don't qualify for the 60% long-term-rental reduction.

Projected Gross Revenue: €34,566/yr
Average Daily Rate: €199
+18.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Mediterranean-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has sea (+10%)
Net Yield (after tax): 0.5%
Payback Period: 184.3 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.1M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.3M
Brixfox Score: 54.9 / 100
Comparable Properties: 15
Data Confidence: 89%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

Spanish transfer tax + notary + registry + legal + furnishing & STR launch setup.

€1.1M

+15.1% over asking

Asking price€950,000
itp€99,000
legal€11,495
furnishing€30,000
notary registry€2,500
All-in investment€1.1M

Estimates use Spain's resale transfer-tax (ITP) schedule by region plus notary, registry and legal fees; furnishing & STR launch covers furniture, appliances, the tourist-licence setup and launch photography. Actual notary & legal vary — budget extra for surveyor, due-diligence and bank-mortgage fees if financing. Working capital (2–3 months operating buffer) not included.

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Building: 255 m²
Land: 572 m²
Style: mediterranean-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1972
Energy Certificate: E
Private Pool
sea

STR Licence Status Unconfirmed

Short-term-rental licence unconfirmed — verify before purchase. In moratorium regions (Balearics ETV, Canaries VV) only an existing, transferable licence reliably permits Airbnb-style letting.

Design Features

stone facade accentstiled roof with turretslarge windows for natural lightprivate swimming pooloutdoor dining area

AI Investment Summary

C+ investment in L'Escala. Score 54.9/100. Net yield 0.5% after tax | Occupancy 51% | ADR $199 | No STR licence on record | Pool

Score Breakdown

ROI
2.16
Visual Appeal
13.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
9
Land & Space
10.99
Rental Demand
5.13
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
1

Description

Property with potential near Riells Beach Located in L’Escala, this unique property full of potential was once a well-known restaurant in town: La Torre. Today, it offers a rare opportunity to be transformed into a charming seaside home. You enter through the former kitchen, which leads into a spacious and light-fille

Location

📍 42.1149°, 3.1380°

L'Escala, Girona, Spain

Listed by Engel & Völkers Costa Brava Sud via Idealista.com
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Detached house in Riells, L'Escala

L'Escala · Costa Brava · Ref BF-14755Source · Idealista.com · listed 21 Jun 2026
Asking price
$1,081,020
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Built area
255 m²
Land
572 m²
Brixfox Score 55 · C+
Modelled from Airbnb listings we track across L'Escala — live calendar data. Projections are estimates, not financial advice.

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Location

L'Escala

Costa Brava, Approximate area

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STR Restriction Warning

Catalonia HUT (Girona prefix HUTG-): under Decret-llei 3/2023 most Costa Brava municipalities are 'stressed' — new licences are frozen and existing ones expire after 5 years. A valid, transferable HUT is required; verify it with the agency.

After-tax basis: net yield is after Spain's non-resident rental income tax, modelled at the non-EU 24% rate on net profit (EU/EEA residents pay 19%). Assumes deductible STR expenses — standard for EU/EEA owners and, per recent rulings, available to non-EU owners; confirm with a Spanish tax adviser. Holiday lets don't qualify for the 60% long-term-rental reduction.

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$227/night
50% ($113)Brixfox estimate($227/night)200% ($454)
Occupancy
51%
10%Brixfox estimate(51%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Moderate confidence
Yearly income
$22,027
Likely range $15,859 – $28,194
Airbnb data$227/night · 51% occupancy
Rental income
$227/night · 51% occ.
$39,333
Running costs (20%)
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Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in L'Escala.

$4.6M$3.5M$2.3M$1.2M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 302x ReturnToday: $950K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on L'Escala 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 14: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.2M
+22%
Rental Income
+$103K
Total Position
$1.3M
+32%
5.8%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.4M
+48%
Rental Income
+$222K
Total Position
$1.6M
+71%
5.5%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.1M
+119%
Rental Income
+$520K
Total Position
$2.6M
+174%
5.2%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$3.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$921K
Total Position
$4.0M
+321%
4.9%/yr

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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 Spain may impact actual yields.