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House in Santa Bárbara de Nexe
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Grade B+villamid-range

House in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€1.1M

Asking Price (EUR)

6.3%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

4.5%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

7.9%

True Gross Yield

35%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.9 months ago and is currently at 24% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.77, occupancy cap 67%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €102,768/yr
Average Daily Rate: €813
+18.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 21.7 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.3M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.5M
Brixfox Score: 74.7 / 100
Comparable Properties: 5
Data Confidence: 72%
Search Radius: 4 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.3M

+13.8% over asking

Asking price€1.1M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€86,250
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€9,200
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€17,250
Total acquisition costs€113,950
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 177 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€9,735
(€5,310–€14,160)
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)€1.3M

Gross yield (asking price)

8.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

7.9%

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: 3
Building: 177 m²
Land: 1579 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 2001
Energy Certificate: D
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

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Score Breakdown

ROI
16.86
Visual Appeal
14.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
3.46
Payback Speed
3
STR Suitability
4

Description

Fabulous three-bedroom villa with sea and pool views, for sale in Santa Barbara, Algarve Although it has recently been renovated, this villa retains traditional Algarve features, combining them with a modern interior for maximum comfort. Spread over a single floor, this villa has a huge living room and dining room in

Location

📍 37.1036°N, 7.9638°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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House in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-11230 Source verified · LUXIMOS Christie’s International Real Estate · listed 3 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$1,250,000
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Built area
177 m²
Land
1579 m²
True net yield
4.6%
≈ $8,928/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
9.3% / yr avg
Payback in ~22 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 75 · 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

Year built: 2001
Energy: D
Condition: good

Description

Fabulous three-bedroom villa with sea and pool views, for sale in Santa Barbara, Algarve Although it has recently been renovated, this villa retains traditional Algarve features, combining them with a modern interior for maximum comfort. Spread over a single floor, this villa has a huge living room and dining room in

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)
$1,144/night
50% ($526)Brixfox estimate($1,144/night)200% ($2104)
Occupancy
35%
10%Brixfox estimate(35%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$69,616
Likely range $41,770 – $97,463
Airbnb data$1,144/night · 35% occupancy
Rental income
$1,144/night · 35% occ.
$133,877
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$26,775
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$37,486
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
5.6% ROI
$69,616

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

4.6%

Based on area comps — this property's exact location is unconfirmed

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
7.7%
6.8%
Fully-managed
5.5%
4.6%
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

9.6%

Annual Revenue

$133,877

Income Tax / yr

$11,714

Payback

22 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$1,250,000
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$93,750
Stamp duty (0.8%)$10,000
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$13,370
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$1,396,467

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$7.8M$5.8M$3.9M$1.9M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $1.1M
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 15: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 10: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.4M
+22%
Rental Income
+$340K
Total Position
$1.7M
+51%
8.6%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.7M
+48%
Rental Income
+$734K
Total Position
$2.4M
+112%
7.8%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.5M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.7M
Total Position
$4.2M
+269%
6.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$3.7M
+224%
Rental Income
+$3.0M
Total Position
$6.8M
+489%
6.1%/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
Good
5.6% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
35% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$1052 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
1579 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $1052 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 1579 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
Occupancy at 35% — factor in seasonal gaps

This villa is a strong investment. High rental demand and good returns make it suitable for both active and passive investors.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
7.0%
$7,304/mo
40% occ.
9.3%
$9,739/mo
35% occ.
8.1%
$8,434/mo
current
45% occ.
10.4%
$10,869/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.