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Detached house, Em520-1, 340, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Grade B+villaluxury

Detached house, Em520-1, 340, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€2.3M

Asking Price (EUR)

4.3%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

3.1%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

5.5%

True Gross Yield

49%

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: €140,000/yr
Average Daily Rate: €779
+36.0% vs area baselineImage quality 9/10 (+6%), Modern/contemporary style (+12%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%), Luxury finish (+8%)
Payback Period: 31.6 years
5-yr Capital Value: €2.6M
10-yr Capital Value: €3.0M
Brixfox Score: 69.6 / 100
Comparable Properties: 6
Data Confidence: 64%
Search Radius: 3 km

True Investment Cost

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

€2.5M

+12.6% over asking

Asking price€2.3M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€168,750
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€18,000
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€33,750
Total acquisition costs€221,750
Renovation€0 — move-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch (4bd × €8000 base, luxury tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€62,150
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€2.5M

Gross yield (asking price)

6.2%

True gross yield (all-in)

5.5%

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: 4
Bathrooms: 6
Building: 555 m²
Land: 504 m²
Style: modern
Condition: new-build
Year Built: 2026
Energy Certificate: A
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

infinity pool with waterfall featuremulti-level terraces with glass railingsfloor-to-ceiling windowsintegrated landscaping on a sloped plot

Score Breakdown

ROI
12.06
Visual Appeal
16.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
9.21
Rental Demand
4.93
Payback Speed
2
STR Suitability
4

Description

This magnificent luxury villa of approximately 555 m² is located just 13 minutes from Faro Airport, 9 minutes from the center of Loulé, and 17 minutes from the paradisiacal beaches that the Algarve offers. With an impressive area of 555.38 m², spread over three floors served by an elevator and culminating in an exclusi

Location

📍 37.1053°N, 7.9976°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Detached house, Em520-1, 340, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-11345 Source verified · Sotheby's Realty Vilamoura · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$2,445,652
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
6
Built area
555 m²
Land
504 m²
True net yield
3.2%
≈ $11,888/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
7.6% / yr avg
Payback in ~32 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 70 · 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: 2026
Energy: A
Condition: new-build

Description

This magnificent luxury villa of approximately 555 m² is located just 13 minutes from Faro Airport, 9 minutes from the center of Loulé, and 17 minutes from the paradisiacal beaches that the Algarve offers. With an impressive area of 555.38 m², spread over three floors served by an elevator and culminating in an exclusi

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)
$1,095/night
50% ($503)Brixfox estimate($1,095/night)200% ($2014)
Occupancy
49%
10%Brixfox estimate(49%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$94,763
Likely range $56,858 – $132,668
Airbnb data$1,095/night · 49% occupancy
Rental income
$1,095/night · 49% occ.
$182,237
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$36,447
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$51,026
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
3.9% ROI
$94,763

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Approx. location

Net Yield · Fully-Managed · After Tax

3.2%

on all-in cost of $2,691,359

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
5.3%
4.7%
Fully-managed
3.8%
3.2%
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

6.8%

Annual Revenue

$182,237

Income Tax / yr

$15,946

Payback

32 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$2,445,652
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$183,424
Stamp duty (0.8%)$19,565
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$13,370
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$2,691,359

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$13.2M$9.9M$6.6M$3.3M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $2.3M
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 20: 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
$2.7M
+22%
Rental Income
+$463K
Total Position
$3.2M
+42%
7.3%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$3.3M
+48%
Rental Income
+$999K
Total Position
$4.3M
+92%
6.8%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$4.9M
+119%
Rental Income
+$2.3M
Total Position
$7.3M
+223%
6.0%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$7.3M
+224%
Rental Income
+$4.1M
Total Position
$11.4M
+409%
5.6%/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
3.9% annual return
Occupancy
Average
49% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$1007 per night
Visual Appeal
Strong
9/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
504 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $1007 — positioned in the top tier
Stunning visuals with 9/10 instagrammability — commands premium nightly rates
Generous 504 m² land — room for expansion or amenities

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 3.9% 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.
3.4%
$6,991/mo
40% occ.
4.6%
$9,322/mo
49% occ.
5.6%
$11,480/mo
current
59% occ.
6.8%
$13,810/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.