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Detached house in Playas de Fornells, Es Mercadal
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Grade C+villamid-range

Detached house in Playas de Fornells, Es Mercadal

Es Mercadal · Es Mercadal · Illes Balears

€850,000

Asking Price (EUR)

STR Restriction Warning

Balearics ETV moratorium: new short-term-rental licences are frozen. An existing, transferable ETV is required to operate legally — verify the licence and its transferability with the agency.

Limited comps — indicative only

Revenue projections are based on limited comparable data (0 comps, low confidence).

0.7%

Net Yield (after tax, all-in)

indicative range 0.5–0.9%

0.7%

Managed ROI (after tax)

3.6%

Gross Yield

39%

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: €34,918/yr
Average Daily Rate: €268
+18.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Mediterranean-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has sea (+10%)
Net Yield (after tax): 0.7%
Payback Period: 142.4 years
5-yr Capital Value: €985,383
10-yr Capital Value: €1.1M
Brixfox Score: 51.8 / 100

True Investment Cost

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

€967,785

+13.9% over asking

Asking price€850,000
itp€75,000
legal€10,285
furnishing€30,000
notary registry€2,500
All-in investment€967,785

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: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Building: 102 m²
Land: 324 m²
Style: mediterranean-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1993
Energy Certificate: F
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

sea view balconyprivate pooltraditional Spanish architecture

Score Breakdown

ROI
2.8
Visual Appeal
13.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
8.4
Land & Space
9.18
Rental Demand
3.85
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
1

Description

Discover this charming villa with panoramic sea views in Playas de Fornells! From the street we access directly to the ground floor where we find a large open plan space with two living areas divided by a large wooden staircase, the spacious kitchen open to the living room and also to a cosy dining area. From the livi

Location

📍 40.0532°, 4.1098°

Es Mercadal, Illes Balears, Spain

Listed by Fincas sunshine - Portal Menorca via Idealista.com
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Detached house in Playas de Fornells, Es Mercadal

Es Mercadal · Balearic Islands · Ref BF-326 Source verified · Idealista.com · listed 16 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$923,913
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Built area
102 m²
Land
324 m²
True net yield
0.7%
≈ $1,642/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
6.6% / yr avg
Payback in ~142 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 52 · C+

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

Es Mercadal

Balearic Islands, Approximate area

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STR Restriction Warning

Balearics ETV moratorium: new short-term-rental licences are frozen. An existing, transferable ETV is required to operate legally — verify the licence and its transferability 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

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)
$292/night
50% ($146)Brixfox estimate($292/night)200% ($583)
Occupancy
39%
10%Brixfox estimate(39%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$21,254
Likely range $12,752 – $29,757
Airbnb data$292/night · 39% occupancy
Rental income
$292/night · 39% occ.
$37,954
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$7,591
Income tax (24%)
Non-EU IRNR on gross rent
-$9,109
Net income
2.3% ROI
$21,254

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Es Mercadal.

$4.2M$3.2M$2.1M$1.1M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $850K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Es Mercadal 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 29: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 13: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.0M
+22%
Rental Income
+$104K
Total Position
$1.1M
+34%
6.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.3M
+48%
Rental Income
+$224K
Total Position
$1.5M
+74%
5.7%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.9M
+119%
Rental Income
+$525K
Total Position
$2.4M
+181%
5.3%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$2.8M
+224%
Rental Income
+$930K
Total Position
$3.7M
+334%
5.0%/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 6+ yrs operating 90+ properties managed ~2h guest response

Mediterráneo Stays

Vetted

Licensed VUT/VV management on the Costas & islands

21%
Management fee
of rental revenue — already in your Managed figures

Vivienda de uso turístico management for overseas owners. Regional licensing, national registry (Registro Único) and full guest operations.

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
  • Regional STR licence (VUT/VV/HUT) & national registry handling
  • Pool & garden upkeep
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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Weak
2.3% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
39% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$268 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Good
324 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $268 — positioned in the top tier
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 2.3% 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.
1.9%
$1,490/mo
40% occ.
2.6%
$1,986/mo
39% occ.
2.5%
$1,913/mo
current
49% occ.
3.1%
$2,410/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 Spain may impact actual yields.