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Detached house in Estrada Municipal 520-4, Santa Bárbara de Nexe
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Detached house in Estrada Municipal 520-4, Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€655,000

Asking Price (EUR)

9.5%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

6.8%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

11.7%

True Gross Yield

33%

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: €88,151/yr
Average Daily Rate: €729
+12.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 14.3 years
5-yr Capital Value: €759,325
10-yr Capital Value: €880,265
Brixfox Score: 79.6 / 100
Comparable Properties: 11
Data Confidence: 64%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€755,490

+15.3% over asking

Asking price€655,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€39,300
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€5,240
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€9,825
Total acquisition costs€55,615
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 185 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€10,175
(€5,550–€14,800)
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)€755,490

Gross yield (asking price)

13.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

11.7%

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: 185 m²
Land: 5250 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 2007
Energy Certificate: C
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

expansive rural settingmultiple outbuildingslarge plot of land

Score Breakdown

ROI
23.04
Visual Appeal
10.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
8.4
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
3.31
Payback Speed
5
STR Suitability
4

Description

Uncover the charm of this delightful 3-bedroom villa, perfectly positioned between Faro and Santa Bárbara de Nexe. With a total built area of 190m², this exquisite property lies on a generous 5,250m² plot, offering an oasis of peace with countryside views. Its strategic location ensures that you are just 15 minutes awa

Location

📍 37.0730°N, 7.9408°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Detached house in Estrada Municipal 520-4, Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-11448 Source verified · Fine & Country · listed 3 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$711,957
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Built area
185 m²
Land
5250 m²
True net yield
7.0%
≈ $7,801/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
12.1% / yr avg
Payback in ~14 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 80 · 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: 2007
Energy: C
Condition: good

Description

Uncover the charm of this delightful 3-bedroom villa, perfectly positioned between Faro and Santa Bárbara de Nexe. With a total built area of 190m², this exquisite property lies on a generous 5,250m² plot, offering an oasis of peace with countryside views. Its strategic location ensures that you are just 15 minutes awa

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)
$1,026/night
50% ($472)Brixfox estimate($1,026/night)200% ($1887)
Occupancy
33%
10%Brixfox estimate(33%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$59,703
Likely range $35,822 – $83,585
Airbnb data$1,026/night · 33% occupancy
Rental income
$1,026/night · 33% occ.
$114,814
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$22,963
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$32,148
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
8.4% ROI
$59,703

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

7.0%

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

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
11.6%
10.3%
Fully-managed
8.3%
7.0%
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

14.2%

Annual Revenue

$114,814

Income Tax / yr

$10,047

Payback

14 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$711,957
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$53,397
Stamp duty (0.8%)$5,696
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$8,758
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$809,154

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$5.4M$4.1M$2.7M$1.4M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $655K
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
$797K
+22%
Rental Income
+$292K
Total Position
$1.1M
+66%
10.7%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$970K
+48%
Rental Income
+$630K
Total Position
$1.6M
+144%
9.3%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.4M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.5M
Total Position
$2.9M
+344%
7.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$2.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$2.6M
Total Position
$4.7M
+623%
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.

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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
8.4% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
33% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$944 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
5250 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 8.4% — outperforms most villas in this market
Premium nightly rate of $944 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 5250 m² land — room for expansion or amenities

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Occupancy at 33% — factor in seasonal gaps

Consider carefully. Returns are below market average for this price point.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
11.0%
$6,551/mo
40% occ.
14.7%
$8,734/mo
33% occ.
12.2%
$7,234/mo
current
43% occ.
15.9%
$9,418/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.