Terraced house in Riells, L'Escala
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Grade C+villabudget

Terraced house in Riells, L'Escala

L'Escala · Riells · Girona

€265,000

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.

0.9%

Net Yield (after tax, all-in)

indicative range 0.8–1.0%

0.9%

Managed ROI (after tax)

6.1%

Gross Yield

34%

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: €19,891/yr
Average Daily Rate: €171
-22.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Mediterranean-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Budget finish (-12%)
Net Yield (after tax): 0.9%
Payback Period: 112.3 years
5-yr Capital Value: €307,208
10-yr Capital Value: €356,138
Brixfox Score: 45.5 / 100
Comparable Properties: 9
Data Confidence: 75%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€327,630

+23.6% over asking

Asking price€265,000
itp€26,500
legal€3,630
furnishing€30,000
notary registry€2,500
All-in investment€327,630

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: 1
Building: 97 m²
Land: 213 m²
Style: mediterranean-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1971
Energy Certificate: E

Design Features

outdoor hot tubcovered patio with awning

AI Investment Summary

C+ investment in L'Escala. Score 45.5/100. Net yield 0.9% after tax | Occupancy 34% | ADR $171 | No STR licence on record

Score Breakdown

ROI
3.56
Visual Appeal
9.2
Ownership Security
13
Location
9
Land & Space
6.34
Rental Demand
3.44
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
1

Description

Single-storey house with garden, garage and fireplace, just 10 minutes from Riells Beach Single-storey house offering 97 m² of built area on a 213 m² plot, located in a quiet residential area, just a 10-minute walk from Riells Beach. The property features an entrance hall, a living-dining room with fireplace, a fully f

Location

📍 42.1097°, 3.1416°

L'Escala, Girona, Spain

Listed by Ellis Costa Brava via Idealista.com
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Terraced house in Riells, L'Escala

L'Escala · Costa Brava · Ref BF-62309 Source verified · Idealista.com · listed 16 Jul 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$288,043
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Built area
97 m²
Land
213 m²
True net yield
0.9%
≈ $880/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
8.5% / yr avg
Payback in ~112 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 46 · 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)
$186/night
50% ($93)Brixfox estimate($186/night)200% ($372)
Occupancy
34%
10%Brixfox estimate(34%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$12,108
Likely range $7,264 – $16,951
Airbnb data$186/night · 34% occupancy
Rental income
$186/night · 34% occ.
$21,621
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$4,324
Income tax (24%)
Non-EU IRNR on gross rent
-$5,189
Net income
4.2% ROI
$12,108

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

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

$1.6M$1.2M$799K$399K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $265K
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.
Paid back
Year 19: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 11: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$322K
+22%
Rental Income
+$59K
Total Position
$382K
+44%
7.6%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$392K
+48%
Rental Income
+$128K
Total Position
$520K
+96%
7.0%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$581K
+119%
Rental Income
+$299K
Total Position
$880K
+232%
6.2%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$860K
+224%
Rental Income
+$530K
Total Position
$1.4M
+424%
5.7%/yr

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
4.2% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
34% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Good
$171 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
4/10 visual appeal
Size & Space
Average
213 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

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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.