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Detached house in Caminho do Cerro, Santa Bárbara de Nexe
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Grade A+villamid-range

Detached house in Caminho do Cerro, Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€1.3M

Asking Price (EUR)

8.7%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

6.3%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

10.3%

True Gross Yield

67%

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: €154,520/yr
Average Daily Rate: €628
+15.0% vs area baselinePortuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 13.6 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.5M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.7M
Brixfox Score: 85.8 / 100
Comparable Properties: 8
Data Confidence: 60%
Search Radius: 10 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.5M

+15.1% over asking

Asking price€1.3M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€97,500
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€10,400
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€19,500
Total acquisition costs€128,650
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 312 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€17,160
(€9,360–€24,960)
Furnishing & STR launch (6bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€50,750
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€1.5M

Gross yield (asking price)

11.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

10.3%

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: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Building: 312 m²
Land: 2950 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1994
Energy Certificate: D
Private Pool
View

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

traditional tiled roofcovered verandaterraced landscaping

Score Breakdown

ROI
23.76
Visual Appeal
12.2
Ownership Security
13
Location
8.4
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
7.42
Payback Speed
5
STR Suitability
4

Description

For Sale | 4-Bedroom Villa + 2-Bedroom Guesthouse | Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro Set in a peaceful location with beautiful countryside views, this villa stands out for its privacy, comfort and inviting outdoor areas, perfect for enjoying the Algarve lifestyle. Positioned on a generous plot, the property includes the m

Location

📍 37.0194°N, 7.9322°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Listed by Cluttons Algarve via Idealista.pt
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Detached house in Caminho do Cerro, Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-11401 Source verified · Idealista.pt · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$1,413,043
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Built area
312 m²
Land
2950 m²
True net yield
7.4%
≈ $15,476/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
11.9% / yr avg
Payback in ~14 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 86 · A+

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: 1994
Energy: D
Condition: good

Description

For Sale | 4-Bedroom Villa + 2-Bedroom Guesthouse | Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro Set in a peaceful location with beautiful countryside views, this villa stands out for its privacy, comfort and inviting outdoor areas, perfect for enjoying the Algarve lifestyle. Positioned on a generous plot, the property includes the m

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)
$883/night
50% ($406)Brixfox estimate($883/night)200% ($1625)
Occupancy
74%
10%Brixfox estimate(74%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$115,176
Likely range $69,105 – $161,247
Airbnb data$883/night · 74% occupancy
Rental income
$883/night · 74% occ.
$221,492
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$44,298
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$62,018
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
8.2% ROI
$115,176

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

7.4%

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

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
11.8%
10.6%
Fully-managed
8.6%
7.4%
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

14.1%

Annual Revenue

$221,492

Income Tax / yr

$19,380

Payback

14 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$1,413,043
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$105,978
Stamp duty (0.8%)$11,304
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$13,370
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$1,573,043

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$10.6M$8.0M$5.3M$2.7M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $1.3M
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 11: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 8: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.6M
+22%
Rental Income
+$563K
Total Position
$2.1M
+65%
10.5%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.9M
+48%
Rental Income
+$1.2M
Total Position
$3.1M
+141%
9.2%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.8M
+119%
Rental Income
+$2.8M
Total Position
$5.7M
+338%
7.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$4.2M
+224%
Rental Income
+$5.0M
Total Position
$9.3M
+612%
6.8%/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
Strong
8.2% annual return
Occupancy
Good
74% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$813 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
6/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
2950 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 8.2% — outperforms most villas in this market
Premium nightly rate of $813 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 2950 m² land — room for expansion or amenities

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
STR zoning not confirmed — verify before purchasing for short-term rental use

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

54% occ.
8.7%
$10,192/mo
64% occ.
10.3%
$12,073/mo
74% occ.
11.9%
$13,954/mo
current
84% occ.
13.4%
$15,835/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.